Isn't it weird that you can leave holes in your jeans as they are and no one will think you’re strange? Can you say that ...
If you do not like the plain look of normal fabric edges, nothing like beads to add some drama. But not all fabrics are best for this edge finish. Before you ...
A bellows pocket is a perfect storage pocket with a gusset on the side. But how roomy can a jeans pocket be. Well, as roomy as it can be. There is a way, to turn it into an expandable bellows pocket.
There are many types of plackets used to reinforce slits in clothing. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a slit placket that creates a strong base for buttons and buttonholes. It can be added ...
The Invisible zipper foot is an optional presser foot for sewing the special type of zippers which looks almost hidden in the seam- the invisible zipper. You can buy a snap-on foot for your low shank ...
Don’t want a facing on your neckline edge? Try this paper hack—it keeps the rolled neckline edge smooth and puckering-free. It is best suited for necklines in thin, see through fabrics, where you do ...
This is a very easy-to-sew expandable pocket that opens up to hold more things than it appears to from the front. Though it appears flat from the front, its neat folding technique allows it to expand ...
When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...
If you want to show off beautiful embroidery on the front of a neckline, there is a favourite method I always use – the facing technique. This involves attaching a separate fabric piece (the facing) ...
First things first—a little disclaimer! Adding elastic to fabric may not be for everyone. Since elastic gathers the material rather than cutting or removing any excess, the extra fabric remains in ...
There is this new soldering tool in my sewing tool box- and I am super thrilled with it. It is like a rotary cutter on steroids. And a fray checker. For using it in sewing and crafting, you need a ...