How-To

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 want […]

If you’ve just started sewing, you might be searching online for “How to sew dresses for beginners” information. For beginners who have just stepped into the world of sewing, a beautiful dress will be a great way to start. However, you might be confused about where and how to begin. Even though dresses seem to […]

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 sewing […]

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 the […]

If you have a keen interest in the culinary as well as textile arts, you probably want to know the best way to sharpen sewing scissors. A dull pair of scissors in your cutting utensils is not only pesky but also time-consuming and possibly costly. It is important for you to know the best way […]

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 […]

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 can […]

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 couture […]

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 […]

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 your […]