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Menu DIY carpet binding is the perfect way to turn carpet remnants into area rugs . Let me show you how to save money and have a useful throw rug on your floor. Trim the Carpet Stack some corrugated cardboard layers to use as a base. With a straightedge and a marker, determine where you […]

Menu There are times you may wonder how to sew a button on pants if you are a beginner. You are already running late for your meeting, and there it is – your pants have a broken button. Most people, especially men, are not very familiar with the art of sewing. However, knowing some go-to […]

Menu If you’re trying to learn how to design and sew a kilt, you will have to make sure that you know its history. Only with that knowledge can you do justice to the garment. In this article, we will walk you through how you can design and sew a traditional tartan kilt. Kilts are […]

Menu It’s good to see that you made it through the last lesson where you learned to sew a straight line. And if you really did, and have gotten a fair bit of practice, you will probably really enjoy this lesson. And that’s simply because it’s not much different from the last lesson; it too […]

Menu The best way to refresh those old clothes is with a simple iron-on patch, but we all know that removing them later is not easy. There are always remnants of the adhesive. They are so difficult to get off without damaging the material underneath. By finding a way to remove the glue safely, you […]

Menu There’s no doubt about it: couture clothing is the most exquisite clothing in the world. It’s made from the finest material, features the most intricate designs, and is perfectly sized and stitched to create a simply stunning finished product. It’s almost impossible to think of all of the hard work that goes into creating […]

Menu Whether you’re making a denim and chambray jacket, burlap shoulder bag, a suede skirt, or a cover for a pillow out of upholstery fabric, a backstay for your drapery, or any other hand-stitch garment that’s going to feature buttons, a bound buttonhole is definitely something that you should consider including. Bound buttonholes instantly transform […]

Menu Pressing clothing is a task that you either love or hate. If you fall into the latter group of people, the sight of a wrinkled shirt or pants covered with creases might send you into a tizzy. Despite your best efforts to avoid pulling out the old ironing and ironing board, however (like tossing […]

Menu Sewing truly is a labor of love. There are so many incredible creations that you can make, and the best thing about it is that each item you make is completely unique – and each item is made by YOU! If you love using your sewing machine to create handmade quilts, then there’s no […]