For Sewing Enthusiasts
I love using my serger until I mess up. I hate unpicking normal stitches let alone the jumble of 4 threads made by the sergers. But this little trick makes unpicking serger stitches actually not so bad!
Learn the secret to unpicking serger stitches quickly.
Have you still not tried your hand at sewing with knits? It’s really not as hard as you might think! A few stellar tips and tricks will get you started – and you’ll suddenly wonder what took you so long!
Learn the basics for sewing with knits from a Polka Dot Chair.
Taking care of your sewing machine is an incredibly important part of being a seamstress. There are brand-specific details in each machine’s manual, but there are basic steps in sewing machine care that are important for all machines no matter who makes them. Follow these crucial steps to keep your sewing machine humming along!
See The Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Care HERE.
If you want an item to look professionally made, you need to press while you’re sewing. It can make the difference in whether your garment looks handmade or homemade. But do you know when you should press your sewing seams and when you can go without? Do you know the difference between pressing and ironing? Click over to Sewtorial for a handy guide.
Interested in sewing bags? Find out how to sew and attach closed bag straps with Ikat Bag!
“Closed or finished straps have ends that are completely sewn up so there are no exposed raw edges. These finished ends do not have to be inserted into seams; they can be attached to bags in other ways.”
Closed Straps and Attachment Ideas
Have you watched the growing Japanese Sewing Book trend and wanted to join along? Does the thought of trying to read those nested, crisscrossed sewing patterns make you panic? Click over to read the one nested sewing pattern trick that will save your sanity and get you sewing Japanese sewing patterns or sewing magazine patterns in no time!
Tracing Nested Sewing Patterns
A scalloped hem is a simple, little detail that can change the entire look of a garment. This whimsical detail will bring interest to an otherwise plain dress or tunic. Click below to see how Merricks Art refashioned a simple Target bought dress to create this fabulous fashion piece.
April is almost here! Bring the freshness of Spring inside with this fun Spring Showers pillow from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts. The free template, along with the tutorial will help you sew up this darling, appliqued pillow sham in no time.
Have you ever been to a sewing retreat? Heather from The Sewing Loft shares this informative post listing 2015 sewing retreats in the works AND includes costs, locations and the focus of each gathering. It’s so good to get away and spend time among your “people”! Head over to The Sewing Loft for the complete post and it’s companion post – How To Prepare for a Sewing Retreat!
I am a sucker for good sewing cheats. Here are two brilliant tricks for gathering with a serger without having to use a fancy foot or attachment.
Click over to learn the best trick for gathering with a serger at Rae Gun Ramblings!
