Cute elastic-waist skirts are one of my go-to summer wardrobe staples; I love both the comfort and the effortless style, especially in hot weather. You too? With skirt sewing season fast approaching, it’s a great time to learn how to sew an elastic waistband that won’t twist when worn or washed! Ideal for skirts, shorts, […]
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Now that you’ve sorted out sewing with knits, it’s the perfect time to talk about finishing. If you’ve ever wondered about finishing or binding knit fabrics, you’ll definitely want to check out this helpful guide! Binding has a special place in my heart. I find that binding is often the neatest, tidiest, most professional looking […]
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All you need to know about making your own sturdy and attractive handles for handbags and totes.
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Does the idea of sewing knits make you nervous? Overcome your knit fabric anxiety and see how easy it can be to stitch with stretch with this helpful guide to sewing knits with or without a serger! If you’re a knitwear novice, this beginner-friendly guide to sewing with knits that Lucinda at Sew Wrong shared […]
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Love the look of beautiful quilt and blanket bindings or hand-sewn hems applied with nearly invisible stitches, but don’t think you have the skills or the patience to do it in your own work? Allow me to introduce you to the humble—and surprisingly simple—slip stitch! The folks over at The Purl Bee have created this […]
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Anyone with a sizable fabric stash probably has it lurking at the bottom of at least one storage bin: yardage of unclear origin and even murkier fiber content. If you’re an experienced stitcher, you can probably identify the usual suspects—cotton, wool, linen, or silk—but there’s always a chance that you might be dealing with a […]
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Like all the tools in your craft room, your iron needs a little periodic cleaning and maintenance to keep it in top working order.
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