Jeans Tips: Patterns and Denim
In this blog series, explore the interesting subject of jeans making with BERNINA Educator, Jaime David. More …
DIY Doll Pajama Pants 18”
If you can sew a straight line, you can make these doll pj pants for 18″ dolls in an hour. Add lace, ribbon and decorative stitches to add your own flair! More …
Coverstitch Techniques
Are you curious about a coverstitch machine and what it does? This machine is key to achieving that perfect polished hem finish to your sewing projects. Whether you need to shorten your t-shirts or use a chainstitch as a basting stitch to fit a garment, this is the machine for the job. The bernette Funlock More …
Create a One-piece Facing for Any Slit Opening
Learn how to create a one-piece facing for any slit opening following these steps. More …
How to Finish Necklines Three Different Ways
Different garments call for different neckline finishes! Learn three different methods for finishing necklines: facing, binding, and ribbing. More …
How to Sew an Heirloom Dress
There are certain elements that make a garment an “Heirloom Garment.” Those elements, now machine done, are sewing techniques once called Fine French Hand Sewing and were popular in the late 1800s to the 1920s. More …
Cold Shoulder Tops Three Different Ways
You don’t need a special pattern or a trip to the store to create this look for yourself; just head into your closet and grab a tee and possibly a scrap of knit fabric, too. More …
DIY Unicorn Costume
Hello everyone! Becca Plymale here from Simple Life Pattern Company with a fun DIY Unicorn Costume tutorial. My kids are at ages where they’re anticipating the holidays in advance, and we’ve been talking about what they want to be for Halloween for months! One of my favorite things about Halloween is the creativity that comes from making More …
National Sewing Machine Month: Garment Making Basics
Happy National Sewing Machine Month! Here at WeAllSew we’re celebrating through the month of September with sewing machine inspiration, tips, tutorials, and 4 weeks of fun giveaways. This week we’re spotlighting garment making basics, from simple presser feet tips to techniques most-often used when sewing garments. Keep reading to the bottom of the post to find More …
Hand-Look Smocking
Traditional smocking is a beautiful but tedious art—it requires precise pleating and hand embroidery but results in incredible heirloom pieces. If you’ve ever admired this art but lack the time to complete it by hand, I welcome you to try it on your sewing machine! With some simple gathering and decorative stitching, we can easily More …
How to Sew a Bow Tie
Bow ties have always been a favorite in menswear and have recently been getting a lot of love as a popular option for weddings. With just one pattern piece and a few basic supplies, you can sew up some bow ties for the entire wedding party in no time. Making them is simple—tying them takes More …
DIY Dapper Tie
Creating a fresh new look when sewing menswear can be as simple as making a new tie. With a dash of fun fabric and a couple hours, you can make a dapper tie for the guy you know. The key to a good necktie is a soft fabric, cut on the bias, and some good More …