Sewing Glossary: How To Install An Invisible Zipper Tutorial
If the devil is in the details, an accurately installed zipper can give a handmade garment a professional finish. And when it comes to sewing zippers, the invisible zipper is the easiest one to insert....
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Make And Attach Belt Loops
In today’s tutorial we are going to show you how to make and sew fabric belt loops, sometimes called belt carriers. It’s one of those construction details that you never think about making until you...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Make Spaghetti Straps Tutorial
Spaghetti straps (also referred to as rouleau straps) are those narrow fabric straps that you often see in lingerie, camisole tops and dresses. They look delicate and feminine, keep the shoulders bare...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew A Zipper Fly
Sewing a zipper fly when making pants or trousers can be quite an intimidating task for a lot of people. There are many different methods and techniques for installing zippers, some more confusing than...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How to Hemstitch (Basic Drawn Thread Work Embroidery Technique)
Today I am practicing a basic heirloom technique known as “Drawn” or “Pulled” thread work embroidery. This type of embroidery is achieved by gently pulling out individual thread along the grain line to...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew Flat-Felled Seams on Sleeve
Don’t you just love it when your garment looks as good on the inside as the outside? There are many terrific sewing techniques that can provide a neat and clean finish to your projects and the...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew Set-In Sleeves
If you like sewing your own clothes, there will be a time where you will come across a pattern that requires knowing how to sew set-in sleeves and attaching them to the bodice. And this is when this...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Collars
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one place where I could have all the links to tutorials for all the different collars I love/ am eager/ am always scared to make? It would save me from bookmarking...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Pockets
Continuing on from How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Collars article, here are your four most relevant pocket tutorials you might need in your sewing practice all in one place. Simply click on the...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: How To Sew Pleats for FS Riva Pattern
The Riva is a beautifully drafted pattern collection that consists of a button-down shirt with either a long sleeve or sleeveless option and high-waist trousers with a shorts option. As the description...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: Three Useful Hem Techniques
Continuing on from How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Pockets and How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Collars article, here are three most useful hem tutorials you might appreciate in one place....
View ArticleSewing Glossary: Five Useful Pleats and Folding Techniques
Continuing on from Three Useful Hem Techniques, How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Pockets and How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Collars article, here are five useful ways you can fold your fabric...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: Your Five Most Essential Waistband Techniques
Continuing on from Five Useful Pleats and Folding Techniques, Three Useful Hem Techniques, How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Pockets and How To Sew Your Most Essential Four Collars article, here are...
View ArticleSewing Glossary: Full Bust Adjustment Tutorial
As many of you have been asking for advice on how to adjust our patterns for bustier ladies, we thought we’d kick off this new year with a tutorial on how to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) and add a...
View ArticleTutorial: How To Take In (Adjust) Your Pants
The ability to make clothes that actually fit your body is one of the most rewarding aspects of sewing. Have you ever gone shopping for new pants only to try on 20 pairs in different stores and end up...
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