This is a guide about sewing stretchy fabric. Sewing stretchy fabric can be tricky. You want to follow a few simple steps to ensure that the finished seams lie nice and flat and at the same time do not break when the garment is worn or the item used.
Keeping Seams Together When Sewing
This is a guide about keeping seams together when sewing. There are varying schools of thought on the best way to keep seams together when sewing. Do you pin them or use some other method?
This page contains sewing tips. All crafts can be made easier if you are able to pick up some useful tips. Sewing is no exception. Sewing tips can speed up your work and may help you create a nicer final project.
I have two new toys in my sewing stuff. Each one costs less than 5 dollars.
Ever change your mind on what ribbon you would like to use or find that the tube you made for the drawstring is too small to run the safety pin through?
No one has put how to make one. It just says it is fun using bits to make one. I need instructions on how to make and best materials to use.
Making a Recycled T-shirt Hooked Shag Rug
Does anyone know approximately how many tee shirts of varying sizes it would take to make a 6X9 foor recycled rug, the kind that's looped through a grid backing? I'll cut the strips 1X 4 inches, as suggested.
Making a Chair Cover from a Pillowcase
How do you make a chair cover from a pillowcase?
I'm looking for a welder's cap pattern. Can anyone tell me where to get one or if anyone may have one? Thanks.
Pattern for Fringed Bath Towel Jacket
Some years ago I had a jacket made from bath towels with fringe. 3 towels were used. The elbow length sleeves had fringe and the neck down the back had fringe also. Would anyone have any input/knowledge of this?
I saw the cutest pattern for a cold pack for kids that was made like a chicken (it reminded me of the owl patterns you see everywhere). It was so cute. I wanted to make some for my great niece and great nephews who are always getting boo boos.
Pattern for a Baby Dress Made from a Pillowcase
I am looking for the pattern of how to make a baby/toddler dress from a pillowcase. This would be for some 4H sewing project kids. Thanks!
Banty gave a nice tip about sewing on buttons. I have another that makes the work look nicer. If you are using a button that is "not" a shank type, make your knot at the end of your thread as usual.
A great way to keep up with your bobbins it to use Bic lighter holders. You can get them at stores after they are empty, for free. I learned this working in a sewing factory. They work great.
Craft: Flannel Shirt Upcycled to Juggling Squares
Start with a nice pre-washed fabric that your child likes. Juggling takes time and practice to learn, and that is a lot more fun to do with sacks that they like looking at.
Where can I find patterns for Barbie doll clothes for my granddaughters?
I need a 4-H project for sewing. Any suggestions?
Making a Travel Sized Sewing Kit
This is a guide about making a travel sized sewing kit. Buttons fall off and tears can happen that require immediate repair. Having a travel sized sewing kit allows you to fix these items when you are away from home.
If you sew a lot like I do, this will save you not only money but time. Quite often I find the larger spools usually sold for serger use on sale for $1.98, less than the large spool of regular thread.
Crafting on Your Sewing Machine
I use my vintage Singer sewing machines to sew for home sewing and crafting and teach sewing, specializing in teaching home sewing newbies. One special tip I stress to my students is to always remove the thread spools, bobbins, and the machine needle at the end of each project.
Saving Instead of Scrapping Old Clothes
Each time I donate bags of clothes to Good Will, there is a lingering pile of items that didn't make the cut. It consists of frayed jeans and torn t-shirts that can't be donated and are destined for the trash can. After talking with someone about her scrap crafts,
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Make an Apron from Fabric Scraps
Make quick Christmas gifts with scraps from your stash that they will love. I needed quick gifts that would not hurt our budget so I took a look at my fabric stash and I was able to find unusual combinations to create this totally divalicious apron!
Craft: Making Christmas Presents From Fabric Scraps
We all know how expensive Christmas giving can be. My husband and I live on a disability check. He fell and broke his back 3 years ago, and I stay home and take care of him. We had to change the way we live, only necessities now. But I have grandchildren that need Christmas gifts. I decided to make each one a quilt that reflects their own interests, so I started digging in the closet for scrap fabrics. (I sew.)
It's nearly time for white sales to begin. While these sales offer us great deals on linens, they offer so much more for the more creative consumer. By far, bed sheets are the most valuable item on sale this month. There's so much more than can be done with them than putting them on a bed.
Valentine Towel Bibs can easily be made with just a couple of fabric items. You just take a simple tea towel or dish towel and fold over one end about 5 inches, cut a u-shape in the center and then add ribbing fabric to the neckline with a single machine straight stitch.
