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How to Gather Large Amounts of Fabric

August 21, 2016 | 1 Comment

I won't go back to gathering when I sew any other way. My new favorite way how to gather large amounts of fabric for any sewing project larger than sleeves.

When you first learn how to gather you usually learn to do basting stitches and pull them. And even if you do two rows, and are super careful, threads still break. So frustrating! This cheater gathering technique is genius and makes gathering yards of even the heaviest fabrics a cinch. It’s my go to method for gathering skirts for dresses, costumes and even home decor projects! Pretty much anything larger than a puffy sleeves get’s this gathering method in my book.

Learn how to gather with this easy trick!

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Sew Rope for a Tote Bag

August 16, 2016 | Leave a Comment

So cute and so much easier than it looks - I could do this! Sew a Tote with Rope Handles - DIY Tote Tutorial - Melly Sews

Sewing rope or clothesline can be meditative as well as help create amazing projects like this one! Check out how to sew rope in this tutorial.

Filed Under: Accessories, Techniques, Tutorials

BEST Way to Easily Turn Fabric Straps

July 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment

This is the BEST way to quickly and easily turn straps of fabric for sewing and diy projects

A few months ago a friend was complaining about the hours she had just spent trying to turn a bunch of thin fabric straps she was using for a DIY project. If only she had known about my absolute favorite sewing tool ever. It’s a loop turner. And seriously it’s the magic wand of sewing. One of the main tricks it can help with is quickly and easily turning fabric straps BUT it does so much more as well.

See how to use a loop turner for turning fabric straps and tubes and check out all the other cool things you can use it for! If you don’t already use one in your regular sewing life you are missing out.

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How to Alter Sleeves

June 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment

how to alter sleeves. great diy sewing tutorial for hemming sleeves

Learn how to easily turn long sleeve shirt into short sleeve ones! This is a great tutorial for getting extra wear out of kids clothing or even for taking advantage of off season sales!

See how to alter sleeves at Rae Gun Ramblings.

Filed Under: Techniques, Tutorials

Pillowcase Inspiration

June 1, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Chance are sewing a pillowcase was one of your very first sewing projects.  The nature and ease of sewing pillowcases lends itself to those learning to sew but it’s a project that also brings character to any room.  And they are SO addicting once you get started.  Kids and adults alike would be thrilled to look upon their favorite fabrics as they drift off into dream land. But, did you know there were so many different ways to sew pillowcases?  Twenty, to be exact!

ways to sew pillowcases

Check out all 20 of these different ways to sew pillowcases.  You’ll be amazed at how beautiful and varied these are.  I just can’t choose which one is my favorite.  Can you?

20 Ways To Sew Pillowcases

Filed Under: For Home, Round Ups, Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: bedroom decor, pillow, pillow sham, pillowcase, round up, sew for home, sewing tutorial

How to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl

May 21, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Everything you need to know about using heat transfer vinyl also called iron on vinyl. Perfect for embellishing your home sewing projects

Can’t find the perfect fabric for your project? No worries you can use heat transfer vinyl to MAKE your dream fabric. If you haven’t tried this stuff, it’s washable vinyl that you can iron onto fabric. You can make the ultimate fan inspired creations all the way to sporting necessities. This little technique is one of my all time favorite tricks to sprucing up my handmade creations.

Learn How to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl at Rae Gun Ramblings!

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Print on Fabric

May 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Learn how to print on fabric from your home computer. It is easier than you think. The Sewing Loft

Did you know that you could print directly on fabric from your home computer? That’s right, you can! The Sewing Loft has mapped out 5 easy methods for you to print fun notes, labels and more onto your fabric of choice right from your desktop. It is much easier than you think.

Filed Under: Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: fabric, labels

Half Square Triangles Cheat Sheet

May 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment

If you like the look of quilting, you’ll love HST’s.

Learn different techniques to make half square triangles fast and accurately.

With a few simple tricks, these little squares of goodness are a snap to make and The Sewing Loft has broken it down for us. Learn different techniques to make half square triangles fast and accurately.  Just think of all the ways you can use up leftover fabric scraps with these pretties.

Filed Under: Quilts, Techniques Tagged With: how-to, quilting, sewing tips

Zipper Sewing Tips & Tricks

April 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment

 

Learn special zipper sewing tips and tricks to sew those zippers with ease.

We all love zipper pouches but for many, the thought of sewing zippers is scary. To help us push past the fear, Scrappy Girls Club has put together a great post with tons of zipper sewing tips and tricks. For example: Did you know that these is a narrow zipper foot? This special presser foot is even smaller than the standard zipper foot and allows you to get up close & personal with your zipper teeth. Once you’ve mastered zipper installation be sure to check out the amazing round up of free zipper bag patterns.

Learn more about this and other zipper sewing tips here on Scrappy Girls Club.

Filed Under: Techniques Tagged With: sewing, sewing tips, tips, tools, zipper, zippers

Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance

April 4, 2016 | Leave a Comment

 

Keep your machine purring like a kitten with routine sewing machine maintenance. Just a few after each project can really extend the life of your machine.

It’s that time of year when we open the windows, clear out the clutter and begin to clean our personal space but what about our machines? With each stitch, small fibers break off and build up on the inside of our machines. Overtime, these fibers can cause havoc under the hood of our machines. So, it’s important to take a few minutes and clear these out.

Not only will a few extra minutes keep our machines purring like kittens every time we turn them on but basic sewing machine maintenance can extend the life of our machines.

Not sure where to begin? The Sewing Loft has a great step by step tutorial for general maintenance. 

So consider this our Public Service Announcement to you and be sure to check under the hood to clear out those dust bunnies!

 

Filed Under: Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: maintenance, sewing machine, sewing machine care

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