Category: Tips & Tricks

Just SEW It! Savvy Seams

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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Jo’s Compact Traveling Sewing Kit

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

How to Hem Jeans

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