I think we all love binding, but sometimes your materials or project won’t allow it, like if you wanted to use a fake leather for
Category: Sewing Techniques
Three Ways to Open a Seam
Opening seams can feel like a waste of time, but let me show you three quick ways to rip, or open, a seam to get you back to sewing sooner!
How to Cover Coverable Buttons
Did you know you can buy kits to make your own covered buttons? They come in an assortment of sizes and they’re a great way
How to Make a Flounce
Ruffles are a fun addition to garments, but they do add bulk where they attach. If you want something more elegant you’re probably in the
How to Make Ruffles
Making ruffles is easy, and there are a few ways to go about it. Let me show you how! It’s a good idea to make
How to Sharpen Tailor’s Chalk
Tailor’s chalk is great for marking fabrics but it dulls quickly and the marks can end up too big and inaccurate. There are tailor’s chalk
How to Make Piping
Piping is a fun accent to seams and an easy way to trim garments. You’ll also see it in upholstery. It’s fairly easy to make,
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
Sewing invisible zippers can be tricky to learn, but with the correct feet and a little practice you can sew a perfect invisible zipper every
How to Make a Thread Chain
Thread chains are really common in clothing. You’ll see these as swing tacks that hold a skirt or jacket lining to the shell fabric at
Hand Sewing Basics
Let me show you three basic things to know about hand sewing! I’m not even going over the actual stitches because there are so many