How-To: Work with Stretch Lace
Many of us love the delicate look of stretch lace in fashion or undergarment projects, but are too intimidated to work with it. If you feel the same way, check out this helpful guide!
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How-To: Shape a Sharp Corner in Sewing Projects
Make sharp sewn corners without extra snips!
Tip: Smooth Collar Curves
What kind of clothes-related craft projects are you working on these days?
How-To: Shorten Metal Zippers
Don’t let the wrong zipper stop you from finishing a project, learn how to shorten metal zippers with this helpful tutorial!
How-To: Simple Dart Marking Trick
I’ve talked about Colette Snippets before—it’s by far my sewing-related favorite newsletter. The sewing tips and tricks provided in each installation save me tons of time and regularly teach me something new. Example: Today’s simple dart marking trick (sent in by Salma at Beautifully Sewn). This link will get you to today’s Snippet, plus options […]
How-To: Sew a Fly Front on Pants and Shorts
Ready to tackle pants and shorts, but intimidated by the idea of sewing the fly? This fly front sewing tutorial from The Coletterie will show you everything you need to know! Fly fronts can be very intimidating. The directions are often hard to follow and the illustrations downright cryptic. Today I’m going to show you […]
How-To: Ruched Sleeves
Ruched sleeves are pretty detail found on many store-bought shirts. Like the look? Add some shape to your home-sewn blouses with this ruched sleeve tutorial from Tilly at Tilly and the Buttons!
