The corner of a pocket is often the first place you'll notice your jeans are starting to wear. It's important to fix a hole in the back pocket of your jeans before it becomes too big. Thank goodness it's not hard to do. With the right supplies and some hand sewing, you can get the hole ... [ Read More ]
How to Backstitch by Hand
You can backstitch by hand to embroidery, hand sew seams, or mend. The backstitch is a strong, versatile stitch that is both fun and functional. As an embroidery stitch, the backstitch can outline a design element or you can use it for the design element itself. If you are doing some ... [ Read More ]
Better Than a Sewing Planner
When you think of a sewing planner, what comes to mind? Is it a set of pages or a nicely bound book where you log all of the details for a particular project? Maybe you think about a workbook or individual sheets where you keep your measurements, pattern details, fabric tracking, and the ... [ Read More ]
How to Fix Crotch Holes in Jeans
Have you ever wondered how to fix crotch holes in jeans? Whether it's a big hole or a little one, it doesn't matter. When you get one or more holes in the crotch of your jeans, if you don't patch or mend them, the jeans become unwearable. Learn how to repair both a big hole and a ... [ Read More ]
Easy-to-Sew Blouse Pattern
What do you do with a well-loved bedspread and a desire to sew clothes? Well, you find an easy-to-sew blouse pattern and upcycle that bedspread into a fun, flirty top. Upcycling had been on my mind when I started looking for fabric for Floaty Florence. I never intended to use my ... [ Read More ]
Make a Yo-Yo Christmas Garland
Whether your Christmas tree has a theme or it's a cheerful collection of memory-filled ornaments, it may be begging for a handmade yo-yo garland. A few years ago, our Christmas tree was ornament heavy, so I decided to take all my Raggedy Ann ornaments and put them on their own tree. From the ... [ Read More ]
Double-Fold Quilt Binding: A Beginner’s Guide
There are many different ways to make and add binding to a quilt. My favorite method uses double fold binding that is attached to the front of the quilt with a sewing machine and secured on the back with the blind stitch. There are specific tools you can buy to make bias tape binding, but ... [ Read More ]
Applique Tools to Make Sewing More Enjoyable
Whether you applique by hand or machine, having the right applique tools helps you achieve the look you want during the process and in the completed project. Applique techniques play a critical part in the final results, but the equipment you use is just as important. With the right applique ... [ Read More ]
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