5 Tips for Accurate Sewing
If you’re looking for a few simple techniques that could make a huge difference in your next project, you’ll definitely want to check out these 5 tips for accurate sewing!
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Sewing Tips: Get Sharp Points in Triangle Piecing
Piecing triangles can be a bit fussy, especially if, like me, you’re picky about points being actually pointed. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks that you can use to ensure sharp points and aligned seams!
Sewing Tips: Fabric Grain Demystified
When I was just starting to learn how to sew–and specifically when I was making my first few garments–understanding fabric grain was huge source of stress for me. It’s such an important concept, but it can take a little getting used to. Luckily, this fantastic fabric grain guide and video will take all the grain-related guesswork out of your next sewing project!
Sewing Tips: Working with Sweatshirt Knits
‘Tis the season for cozy sewing, and if chilly winter weather has you reaching for warmer fabrics, you’ll definitely want to check out these helpful tips for working with sweatshirt knits!
Sewing Tips: Sew Bias Binding with a Sewing Machine
Before you start your next sewing project, check out this helpful bias binding sewing tutorial. It’s a great refresher for your bias binding-related sewing skills, and includes a helpful trick for ensuring that you catch the back of the binding every single time!
How-To: Sew with Laminated Fabrics
I have always been a bit stand-offish when it comes to sewing laminated fabric, a.k.a oil cloth, a.k.a coated fabric. But this blog post from Melissa Mortenson at Polkadot Chair is chock full of great and easy to follow advice. I know I’ll be trying this out very soon! A Teflon foot is a key accessory when it […]
How-To: Sew Piping into a Seam
Give your next sewing project a touch of charming vintage-inspired embellishment with this handy tutorial for sewing piping into a seam!
