Tutorials

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 involves […]

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 any […]

Have you found a sewing pattern that you want to bring to life? If so, there’s no doubt that you are excited to get into your sewing room and rev up that sewing machine so you can get to work. There’s just one problem: when you start gathering the sewing essentials, you realize that you […]

If you’re like most sewers, when you sewing grain comes to mind, you envision lining pieces of a sewing pattern up along the lengthwise grain (with those little arrows that imprinted on the pattern as your guide, of course).   It makes sense that’s how you would think about sewing grain because after all, that’s […]

Of all the different types of sewing fabric out there, velvet is definitely one of the most luxurious. It’s a pile fabric, which means it has a soft-hand (like chenille, suede, minky, faux fur, and other fabrics that have a fuzzy surface). The pile can vary from short to deep, but all velvet materials are […]

Whether you’re using a dress form or a sewing pattern to make a garment or you’re planning on making drapery, a quilt, covers for your furnishing, or any other type of hand-stitched item, choosing the right type of sewing fabric, quilting fabric, or upholstery fabric is essential. It makes all the difference in the feel, […]

All sewers will agree: there’s nothing better than taking a piece of sewing fabric and a sewing pattern and turning it into a piece of clothing that you can actually wear, using nothing some thread, hand sewing needles, and a sewing machine. There’s just something so rewarding about retreating to your sewing room and making […]

You have selected a handsome sewing pattern for a tailored, button down shirt. You’ve picked out the perfect sewing fabric – a knit material – and you can’t wait to get into your sewing room, rev up your sewing machine, and get to work. There’s just one problem, though; as you’re sewing, you come to […]

You’re pretty confident in your sewing abilities. You’ve spent a lot of time in your sewing room working with your sewing machine and perfecting your craft. You’ve managed to turn sewing fabric into some pretty impressive (if you do say so yourself) garments. Now that you’re confident in your abilities, you’ve decided to try something […]