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Installing Zipper - Tutorial
So, for friends who don't feel tired of trying until they are neat, here I will describe a tutorial for installing a zipper, this is basically if you want to make a zipper pouch, for example a boxy pouch which is usually used as a container for storing daily makeup supplies, making a pocket in a bag, or a half-square triangle pouch.
How to Sew Bias Binding for Piping
You can do so much with piping! And when you do, you’ll feel like a fabulous sewing brainiac. (or at least something like that!) But before we jump ahead to the piping, let’s learn how to sew bias binding. Calling it “binding” isn’t completely accurate…it’s more like continuous bias strips for piping. But since it’s “sorta, kinda” like binding…well… …you know what I mean.
Three Easy Ways to Mend Fabric
How to Mend Your Clothes: 3 Easy Stitch Fixes for Beginners
Three Easy Ways to Mend Fabric
I wanted to share some ideas to help keep, care for and mend our clothing and other textiles in heavy use, inspired by century-old Japanese textiles.
Backstitch Embroidery Tutorial
This project is a great way to spruce up an old tee. T-shirt material can be difficult to stitch on, because it’s spongy and stretchy. I’ll show you a really simple technique to make it a whole lot easier, so now you can stitch on all you tees. We’ll also be learning the backstitch today. It’s a simple outline stitch that makes smooth continuous lines, which makes it perfect for text.
DIY Shibori Designs 4 Ways. Tutorial
By now most of us are familiar with shibori, a type of dyeing that’s having its moment in the trend spotlight. But did you know that shibori is surprisingly easy (and very fun) to DIY?
How to fix hole in crotch of jeans
So…my jeans always wear holes in the crotch area. Every time. *sigh* They look like new everywhere else, but the spot where my thighs rub together when I walk rips and frays after a lot of wear. So annoying. You can fix it though – my technique is super simple and a little bit rough, but it works for me and I’ve used this method on several pairs with great success. You need: Your sewing machine, coordinating thread, a small scrap of neutral coloured cotton or coordinating denim.
How to Make Bias Binding. Tutorial
Bias binding, or bias tape, is a narrow length of fabric cut on the "bias", meaning that it has been cut at a 45º angle to the grainline or selvedges. When woven fabric is cut on the bias, it has greater flexibility and stretch than fabric cut on the straight grain. This makes bias binding ideal for finishing off a rounded edge, trimming quilts and adding a decorative touch.
How To Choose The Right Sewing Machine Needle
The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to produce a good quality stitch, they can literally make or break your stitching. When the wrong needle is used you may get stitching that puckers, skips or the thread and needle may break.
How to Slip Stitch an opening close
So today I wanted to share what a slip stitch is... The Slip Stitch also referred to as 'ladder stitch' is a hand stitch that joins 2 fabrics together so that the stitches are invisible when you are done. Here's my sewing technique tutorial to slip stitch an opening close.. How-to step by step
How to Bind an Edge Using Bias Binding
Binding is a useful and versatile decorative way to finish an edge, whether you are using it instead of a seam to join layers, or simply binding the edge of a single layer. In this week's sewing technique I am sharing the most common way I apply bias binding for both home decor items and clothing. The trick to make sure your second row of stitching catches the back bias edge is to make sure your second row is above the original stitching line. How-to step by step
How to Cut and Sew Bias Strips
In lots of my sewing projects of late I have been making my own bias binding. What is a bias strip ? A bias strip is a woven strip of fabric cut on the bias. The true bias refers to the 45 degree angle that intersects the warp and the weft of a woven fabric. The bias of woven fabrics offers the greatest stretch and can easily be moulded to take shape. The bias can be found when the weft is folded to line up with the warp.
How to Mitre Corners using Bias Binding
Binding is a useful and decorative way to finish an edge, whether you are using it instead of a seam to join layers, or simply binding the edge of a single layer. In this weeks sewing technique we tackle mitred corners. They look complicated but fear not, they are relatively simple. In this tutorial I will show you how to mitre corners using the double stitched application of bias binding. Using this tutorial, you can put bias tape on table mats, cushions, potholders, pockets...