Sewing 101: French Seams
French seams are a simple and versatile way to create strong, professional-looking seams in any sewing project.
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How-To: Fancy Embroidered Edges
With scarf and blanket season right around the corner, now is definitely a good time to brush up your edge embroidery skills, and this embroidered scarf tutorial from The Purl Bee is the perfect way to get up to speed! The chevron blanket stitch is my favorite—it looks like embroidered bunting! Which one do you […]
How-To: Drawstring Gift Card Bag
Giving a friend a gift card? Make it extra special by creating this drawstring gift card bag, made by Andrea Creates, to present it in. Why not pick your friend’s favorite colors so she’ll have a keepsake after she uses the card?
Summer Popsicle Quilt
Summer isn’t over quite yet! If you’re still trying to enjoy the last few days, take a look at this popsicle quilt from Frybread Quilts.
Sewing Machine Needle Anatomy Lesson
Before you pull out your sewing machine to start a new project, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the most common types of sewing machine needles so you can make sure that you’ve got the right tool on hand for the job. Luckily, Heather at Feather’s Flights has made the process much easier […]
How-To: Shading in Embroidery
For anyone looking to dip their toes a bit deeper in the waters of embroidery, this great shading in embroidery tutorial from Follow the White Bunny will help you out! I’ve been in awe of Nicole’s embroidery skills for some time, and it’s fun to get a glimpse of how she does it.
How-To: Zigzag Tote Bag
It’s just about time for me to replace my favorite catch-all bag, and I’ve got my eye on this bold zigzag tote tutorial from Cheri at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar! Don’t you just love that red bias tape trim?
