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5 beautiful yards of bias tape that is! I discovered this method a few months back and it rocked my (small, fabric-centric) world. The way I always did it required cutting the first triangle off but then I was stuck...

Let's talk about the stretch stitch. A great stitch to use when sewing with knits on a standard sewing machine. Great for hems and joining seams.

Attaining a clean finish on your handmade garments is easier than you might think, and I'll show you three ways to sew a flat felled seam.

If you like sewing clothes you need to know different ways to sew a narrow hem. Learn how to hem difficult fabrics (like silk) with this detailed sewing tutorial ( plenty of useful images and video).#sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingtips #sewingproject

Of all the projects we post to our Pinterest, “Adding Pockets to Any Garment” has gotten a whole lot of attention. So, in response, I’d like to first thank Robin Vines Smith for the original publication, and offer an update based on a similar project. Like Robin said, most people think adding a pocket to a garment, retail or otherwise is simply not possible or too difficult. Fact is, adding pockets to a garment isn’t all that difficult. To be truthful, it’s easier when your garment has a…

On Friday I mentioned that sewing certain seams annoys me. I never wrote about it because I’m too picky but based on a vote (2 for, none opposed, that’s democracy for you), we’ll discus…

Learn why it is important to sew directionally, and how to do it, in this Threads Q & A. #directionalsewing #evenseams #sewing #garmentsewing #howtosew

Hey y’all, today we’re going to talk about busts and how to adjust the bust apex on a sewing pattern to match your own measurements. One of the reasons I hear often that women don’t want to sew for themselves is that fit is hard when you have curves. Which is why my goal is...Read More

How to sew a curved hem? Well it depends! I've made a few videos explaining different techniques for sewing around curves.

Learn new creative uses for fabric stabilizer including appliques, pocket templates, sewing with knits and more!

Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.

Okay I think I discovered the best handmade gift ever. Not only is it super cheap to make but also quick and easy. While in NY for Thanksgiving my sisters and I were talking about our knit ear warmers and how although they were super cute, they didn't always do the best job of keeping our ears warm. That's when I thought of Delia's ear warmer tutorial and thought I should give fleece a try. I was totally inspired by Delia, but made mine a little differently. I doubled up my fleece and simply…

3 ways to sew knit neckband - finish a knit neckline with one of these methods - video included! Melly Sews

One of the many benefits of sewing your own wardrobe is that you can customize handmade projects however you like. Kaysie of KZJO'STU...

The right sewing machine needle for the job means you will get a professional looking seam every time. EASY guide to sewing machine needle sizes & types.

Never be afraid of installing bias binding again! All the tips and tricks, plus different methods!