Ready to sew a swimsuit? On Monday we discussed swimsuit patterns and today we're talking about what you'll need to know when shopping for swimsuit ...
How To Sew a Reversible Table Runner With Pointed Ends
This past year, I've become a fan of table runners and changing them for seasons and holidays. It started with just a left over piece of fabric that I put underneath my clear plastic table cloth on a whim. But I liked so much, I switched to red for Christmas and Valentine's Day. It wasn't hemmed and I tucked under the part that had been cut into so it looked like a ...
How to Make a Fabric Rosette
Hello again! Stephanie from Stephie B's Designs here again to teach you a new How-To. (I love teaching you How-Tos, so thanks for stopping by!) Today I'll be walking you through the super easy process of making a fabric rosette. I think this style is absolutely beautiful, and while you will find many looks and variations out there on the World Wide Web, this one is my ...
How to Shorten a Zipper
Hello! Stephanie from Stephie B's Designs here again today with another sewing tutorial. This time I'll be showing you how to shorten a zipper, something you may all need to do from time to time. Because I sew clothing in many different sizes, I never know what zipper length I may to need and I don't always have the time to run to the store to buy one every time a project ...
DIY Color Blocked Patriotic Tee
Here in the USA, the summer has several Patriotic holidays. And while I don't usually do holiday specific shirts, I like looking patriotic on these holidays. And I know my kids do too! And yes-I can just head to Wal-Mart or Old Navy or some other box store and pick up a quick shirt. But......I've got all this fabric...and then it can easily be worn throughout the year even ...
Back to Basics: Prepping Fabric
We all know that the core of sewing is fabric - without fabric, what could we sew? But do you know how to prep your fabric before you start sewing? Maybe you haven't even given that a lot of thought? Well, I'm here today to break down the process of prepping fabric. What is prepping fabric? Prepping fabric is the process of getting the fabric ready for use. This step ...