Difficulty level: Intermediate

Haute Couture Master Teacher Susan Khalje Spills The Secrets of the “Classic French Jacket”

May 18, 2015 Julie Eilber

It’s a simple design, based on a bellhop’s uniform. But when Coco Chanel launched her version of this spare jacket in the 50s, jazzed up with handmade trim and jewelry-like buttons, a classic was born. … More

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Summer Sparkle Quilt-Along: Part 2

June 9, 2014 Faith Jones

Welcome back everyone! This is Week 2 of the Summer Sparkle Quilt-Along and we are going to piece blocks based on Sawtooth Stars. … More

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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

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Sunrise Baby Quilt: Piece Those Strips!

March 5, 2013 WeAllSew

You have your fabric and you’ve cut your strips…. Now it’s time to stitch them together! See our tips for sewing perfect 1/4″-wide seams, then start putting your quilt top together. … More

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Best Interfacing for Bags and Purses

August 1, 2012 WeAllSew

Have you ever wondered which interfacing to use when stitching up a big bag, a purse, or a little pouch? Sara from Sew Sweetness shares some wisdom about which interfacings work best for which bag applications. … More

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How to Bind Edges with Ribbon

July 4, 2012 Ed Roux

Have you considered using ribbon with your BERNINA Binder Attachment #88? There are an endless variety of ribbon colors and patterns to choose from, and with Binder Attachment #88 you can effortlessly attach sewn ribbon bindings to your quilts, home dec or garment projects. … More

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Entredeux Heirloom Sewing Tip

March 8, 2012 WeAllSew

Entredeux means “between two” in French. It is a narrow strip of batiste with tiny square holes down the center of the strip. I love to use it between two seams and when joining lace to fabric. Gives the dainty vintage effect I love! … More

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