Tips & Tricks Archives

Your Mother Should Know: How to Sew Beautiful Zigzags Using Triangles

October 2, 2013 WeAllSew

Do your triangles end up looking more like “volcanos” than “mountains”? Ashley Nickels of Alphabet Summer shows how to sew perfect points every time. … More

“Raggy-Applique” Corn-on-the-Cob by Miriam Rawson

September 25, 2013 WeAllSew

Autumn is in the air! Miriam Rawson shows how to create the “raggy-applique” technique used on her Corn-on-the-Cob Pillow.
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Just SEW It! September Webinar: Buttonhole Basics

September 14, 2013 WeAllSew

Join us for the next Just SEW It webinar and learn tricks that take the fear out of sewing buttonholes. We’ll also take a look at embellishment ideas using buttons, charms, and trinkets – all sewn on with the sewing machine … More

Half-Square Triangles with LUKE Haynes

September 9, 2013 Luke

I have been making quilts for 10 years and only in the past few have been learning anything about traditional patterns. I want to show you how I sew half square triangles and the methods [and pitfalls] of how to put them together into just one of the myriad of possible blocks using them. … More

Finding a Needle…In or Out of a Haystack

September 4, 2013 Jo Leichte

Can’t find the right needle? Jo shares her needle storage tips and a link to everything you need to know about needles but didn’t know to ask. … More

Deconstruct a Shirt with LUKE Haynes

August 26, 2013 Luke

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

Hooray for Hippos! Decorative Stitch Recipes

August 21, 2013 WeAllSew

A detailed look at some of the stitch combinations used in Kerry Finns “Hooray for Hippos” project. … More

No Thread Slot? No Problem!

August 14, 2013 Susan Beck

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

Join WeAllSew on Instagram!

August 13, 2013 WeAllSew

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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Just SEW It! Savvy Seams

July 31, 2013 Susan Beck

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

July 8, 2013 Jo Leichte

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

Piping: How to Make and Insert Covered Cord

July 1, 2013 Linda Wenturine

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

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