Understanding the differences between a serger and a coverstitch machine could be one of the first challenges you face if you are new to sewing. Many people have the notion that these two…
The skill of hemming your pants is very common and essential, this skill comes in handy most of the time such as when you order pants online and you got long pants. There…
Embroidery is the most attractive piece of art, a message delivered through embroidery becomes more heartfelt and meaningful. It is an efficient way of decorating clothes, handkerchiefs, etc. Embroidery improves beauty and brings…
We all look for some plans when the fabric is not too much for the dress we like to make for ourselves. You may have seen many people like to wear a bigger…
Curtains improve the beauty of a house, we all buy curtains of our choice but most of the time we can’t find the curtains of perfect length. For that you can get custom…
One of the variations I suggest for the Shell Coin Purse pattern is to embellish it with lace. In this post I show you how to do that, to create the purse version seen to…
This monster applique template is a fun way to personalize all sorts of items. I made this sample with scraps of fun fur for a hairy monster look with a mop of unruly…
Pressing on with my appliqué series, today I want to look at different ways of finishing the edges. So far I’ve talked mostly about the fusible web method of appliqué but there are times when…
If you’re re-using pattern pieces or templates, flimsy paper shapes can tear or get ragged after a few uses. Tracing can be time-consuming, while glueing pieces onto card can result in lumpy bumpy…
Last year I did a string of posts on appliquéing, and I promised some tips for dealing with tricky fabrics. So far I’ve demonstrated all my appliqué techniques with cotton fabrics – a…
