Hey everyone! I want to share with you the way I disassemble a shirt into working yardage. I use this all the time to get material from the clothes I get from myself or from Goodwill. … More
A detailed look at some of the stitch combinations used in Kerry Finns “Hooray for Hippos” project. … More
What do you do when using a presser foot does not have a thread slot to pull the thread through to the back, such as Clear Embroidery Foot #39/39C? … More
Are you an Instagram lover like us? If you haven’t ventured into the world of Instagram you should certainly consider it – it’s super easy and tons of fun!
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Flat seams can be useful to reduce bulk and/or add embellishment. In this month’s Just SEW It! webinar we’ll explore several methods of joining fabrics that go beyond the simple seam while making a beautiful project from silk and linen fabric swatches – great for leftover pieces!
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I never know what tools I’ll need when I teach or take classes, so I’ve collected some items I need most often into a clear plastic storage tube. It fits easily into my project bag or suitcase and keeps my tools from getting jumbled in with my sewing notions and supplies. … More
Add a professional finish to your home décor projects with covered cord. It’s easy, once you learn how it’s done. Follow Linda’s step-by-step instructions for beautiful piped edges every time. … More
I am a tad on the short side and have had to hem every pair of jeans I ever owned. The key is taking the time to press the hem and the seam allowances before starting to stitch. It may seem like unnecessary work, but it will be worth it! Click here for more tips. … More
Hello, WeAllSew friends! This is Amber from Crazy Little Projects. One of the things I love to do on my blog is make appliqued animal-hooded towels. Applique can seem a little intimidating but isn’t really all that hard when you start with a quick and easy project like this fun Fourth of July hand towel. … More
Learn the basics of patchwork piecing and look at tools, tips, and tricks to make piecing fast and fun. Explore tube piecing, wallpaper piecing and other techniques that go beyond the basics of sewing two patches together.
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I found this IKEA-style wooden plate rack at a thrift store and thought, “That looks like a giant thread spool organizer… And I have giant thread spools to organize!” … More
The running stitch – three zigs to the left, three zags to the right, repeat – has been getting a lot of notice lately in Modern Quilting as an alternative to quilting with lines of plain straight stitch. But that’s not the only way to use the running stitch. It’s also excellent for piecing together remnants of batting. … More
