One of the best and easiest ways to get acquainted with your new sewing machine, is by sewing something simple and practical. How about learning how to sew a fabric storage basket? Fabric baskets can be used in any room of your house and require very little fabric. Best of all, there are loads of…
Learning to sew means you will purchase sewing patterns at some point. Once you have sewing patterns, how do you store them? How do you make sewing patterns last longer? This blog will review some options available for preserving your patterns. To Cut Or Not To Cut There are two schools of thought when it…
Before you can make a wearable garment, you should learn how to take proper measurements for sewing clothes. The most common body measurements referred to by all sewing patterns is bust, waist and hip. These measurements are the bare necessities that are required to sew garments. You will use these measurements in conjunction with the…
Have you ever looked at a dress with a rolled hem and wondered? How was it done so neatly? How do you sew a perfect rolled hem? When done correctly, rolled hems are one of the most satisfying hem finishes on a garment. If you struggle with rolled hems, the tips below will help you…
One of the final finishing steps applied to a garment is the hem. Let’s learn how to hem clothes with a sewing machine. Whether the garment is created from knit or woven, you will need to hem the final product. Nothing screams unfinished like an unhemmed garment. What Is the Best Stitch For Hemming The…
Does the thought of an invisible zipper frighten you? This blog will show you how to sew an invisible zipper using several options. At the end you’ll see there is no need to be frightened or even mildly scared of the invisible zipper. Supplies Needed To Sew An Invisible Zipper Sample fabric or garment to…
Now that you’ve mastered sewing a centered zipper, let’s learn how to sew a lapped zipper. I love lapped zippers because they are just as versatile as a centered zipper. Lapped zippers are typically used in garments that are more tailored like skirts, trousers and dresses. A lapped zipper also works well in home decor…
Want to learn how to sew a maxi skirt with elastic waistband? An elastic waist skirt is one of the most basic garments that you can make. It doesn’t take a lot of fabric and can be made in a few hours. Gather your sewing supplies and let’s make a maxi skirt! Supplies Needed 2-3…
Have you ever wanted to learn how to insert a zipper in a dress? Have you ever considered adding a zipper to any garment? There is something about the thought of a zipper that intimidates even the most seasoned sewist. If the zipper is not positioned correctly before sewing, you could end up with a…
Have you ever wanted to sew your own underwear? Do you want to know how to sew underwear on your home sewing machine? Sewing underwear at home is simple and satisfying. You don’t need a lot of fabric or specialty equipment to get started either. Fabric Needed To Sew Underwear To make regular panties, you…
