basic sewing supplies Archives

Gathering with an Overlocker

June 2, 2020 Jaime David

Find a new, easier, and favorite way to gather fabric using the BERNINA L 460. With this online tutorial, learn how to adjust the differential feed, as well as needle tensions and stitch length settings to create perfect gathering or stretching every time. … More

Round Zipper Pouch and Book Giveaway

May 28, 2020 Minki Kim

Hello WeAllSew readers, It’s Minki Kim, and you can find me at Instagram @zeriano and MinkiKim.com. I also design fabric for Riley Blake Designs and I have … More

Modern Heart Table Runner

May 27, 2020 Heather Stadelman

Turn this wall hanging pattern into something extraordinary using leftover fabric scraps, along with applique, decorative stitching, and free-motion quilting. Try a new way to attach the binding with Lap Seam Foot # 71. … More

Perfecting a Balanced 4-Thread Overlock Stitch

May 25, 2020 Jaime David

Unsure of how to balance your overlocker’s 4-thread overlock stitch? Learn how to troubleshoot the problem and make the adjustments needed to fix it. … More

Sew a Birdhouse Mini Quilt

May 22, 2020 Kerry Goulder

Create a birdhouses out of fabric. You can turn this mini pattern into a soft pillow for home decorating or pretty wall art by stretching it onto a canvas. Download the free pattern. … More

Free-Motion Couching Techniques

May 20, 2020 Nina McVeigh

Looking for a fun, new way to personalize a fashion piece? Try free-motion couching! Work through the steps on how to prepare the sewing machine for couching, gives design inspirations for free-motion couching, and demonstrates how to finish off any stitching. … More

Make your Own Custom Dog Collar and Leash

May 15, 2020 Heather Stadelman

Make a custom adjustable collar and leash for your dog following this step-by-step tutorial. … More

Embellished Zipper Pouch

April 30, 2020 Minki Kim

Create an easy-to-sew zipper pouch with some fun embellishments. … More

How to Quilt Feathers With Free-Motion and Rulerwork

April 29, 2020 Nina McVeigh

Feathers are often one of the most difficult designs to create when quilting. Learn how to take the design from paper to quilt with this tutorial, starting by drawing out the design to understand the sewing direction, then adding rulers to fabric until comfortable with total free-motion quilting. … More

How to Sew a Custom Half Slip

April 28, 2020 Norma Loehr

Slips are a such a wonderful basic to have as part of your lingerie wardrobe and they are a great project to start with if you are new to working with silk charmeuse. … More

Heart Mini Quilt

April 21, 2020 Hayley Grzych

Have you ever wondered the difference between the two stitching modes on the BERNINA Stitch Regulator? Follow this tutorial to discover the difference and try out both modes while using free-motion quilting techniques to finish a heart mini quilt. … More

Simple String Bag

April 16, 2020 Minki Kim

Create this cute easy-to-sew string bag. It is great for tucking in little gifts or store little things. … More

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