Thao Huynh from 7th Bone Tailoring demonstrates a fast & easy way to make a custom beanie hat from your favorite old sweaters. You can substitute a sweater for any knit fabric or garment with generous stretch and soft hand feel. This is a great way to upcycle any knits in your closet that may be damaged beyond More …
Hi everyone, So glad to be back at BERNINA’s WeAllSew blog talking about all things quilting! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Amanda Murphy and I’m a Spokesperson for the BERNINA Q Series, a fabric designer with Contempo/Benartex, a pattern designer, and author. I also teach at BERNINA stores all over More …
Ever wonder how to make home sewn garments look expensive and professionally finished? It is all about the pressing. Follow Erin Hogan-Braker from the 7th Bone Tailoring team and see the secrets to creating beautiful cuffs for your pants. Materials to Sew a Pant Cuff: Pants to be hemmed (woven is preferred, but knits will work!) More …
Ruffle sleeves are a huge trend on NYC’s runways for fall. They are also timeless and flattering! Watch tailor, Erin Hogan-Braker as she transforms a sleeveless long dress into a ruffle sleeve blouse. As a professional tailor, Erin is often asked to reshape garments to better accommodate clients design preferences. Taking fabric from one area of More …
Hey fellow sewists! I’m excited to be back with another tutorial for you. With fall just a few weeks away, I’ve been focusing on planning my cool weather wardrobe and what I will be adding to my ever-growing sewing wish list. I find inspiration from runway images and browsing through designers seasonal look books. For More …
Follow Cheryl Sleboda’s video tutorial and learn a different way to bind your quilt with the BERNINA Overlocker Foot 2A. If you make small art quilts, you know that binding such a small piece can be a challenge. In addition, you don’t want to take away from your artwork by losing a quarter inch on each side More …
Do you want to add pockets to any dress or garment in your closet? Follow Dominique Jernigan’s “how to create a welt pocket video” and learn how! Welt pockets are more versatile than traditional pockets placed at the seam. Cutting a slit into the fabric in any area of the garment creates the welt pocket. More …
Do you have a t-shirt you love that is ready for a new lease on life? Watch Dominique Jernigan from the 7th Bone Tailoring team as she explains how to recycle a t-shirt into a tank top. Dominique is a professional tailor, traveling the world with her sewing machine to work with the world’s biggest brands More …
Ever have pockets that do not fit your cell phone? Wish you didn’t need a purse with that oversized winter jacket? Erin from 7th Bone Tailoring will show you how to customize your pocket size. Learn basic pattern making techniques to add subtle additions to your wardrobe. Watch this video an learn how to customize More …
Ever wonder how to hem your jeans? Watch Erin Hogan-Braker from the 7th Bone Tailoring team as she explains how to reattach the frayed hem of your jeans, aka “Hollywood Hem.” Learn how to pin on yourself while wearing, use denim needles, and also to taper the pant leg. This is an easy-to-do trick you will use More …