Learn how to hem pants, use your sewing machine feet, make bias binding, and more!
I love sewing welt zipper pockets! They are so easy to customize for any project… my favorite place to sew them is on a tote bag. But I’ve also seen them on pants, pouches, wallets, and even shoes!
Hand sewing seems to be one of those ‘love it or hate it’ activities. I used to hate it until I got better at it and learned a few tricks. I hesitate to admit that this trick for hiding thread ends is something I learned way too late. Now that my hand sewing looks invisible, I love it.
Aren’t these zippers beautiful? Sewing a metal zipper into a simple pouch or your next purse will dress it up like jewelry does around your neck. Check out these examples…
Would you like to know how to bind your quilt with your sewing machine? Let me show you all my tricks. As I have grown to love modern quilts, and as the time I have to make them has become less and less – I opt to sew my quilt binding on all by machine now – and it looks beautiful!
If your sewing machine can sew a zig zag, then it can sew with a double needle! Use my easy method for a professional hem.
Watch me sew an invisible zipper to the back of a cotton dress – without an invisible zipper foot!
Learn how to sew a fabric binding to finish the edges of clothing and other projects. This is a neat finish that you’ll use all the time. Last month I wrote an article about knit fabric binding, and it was…
I’ve been sewing lots of knit binding on little knit tee shirts and dresses lately, so I thought I’d show you my process. You can sew knit binding if your pattern calls for it, or as a substitute for facing…
Learn how to make your own tailor’s ham to make ironing easier, and maybe even fun! All you need is a piece of paper, some fabrics, and something to stuff it with.
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