Hey there! It's Jillayne from Hazelnut Handmade here. When you buy a shirt from the store, the hems have this nice stretchy double line of stitching ...
How to Make a Self-Binding Blanket
Hello! It’s Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs here again today to walk you through how to make a self-binding blanket. There are a couple methods for making self-binding blankets floating around the web, but the one I’m discussing today has proven it’s successful on five different occasions, so it’s definitely the one I recommend the most. I call it the "sew and tuck" ...
Sewing on leather and vinyl
I will be completely honest and say, I was very intimidated by the thought of sewing leather and vinyl. I work with it quite a bit since I am semi-obsessed with bag making. I will share with you some things that I have learned a long the way. Here are some supplies that will be very helpful for you to have on hand when sewing with leather or vinyl. Adhesive ...
Back To Basics: How To Mark Fabric
A long time sewist is bound to have a handful of fabric marking tools in their arsenal of supplies. A beginner may not and be unclear where to start and how to invest their money. This post will cover all of the different types of fabric marking tools, how to use them and samples of what they look like on fabric. Each different type of marking technique includes the pros ...
Interfacing 101
Today I'm going to show you how to use interfacing in a sewing project. If you've never used interfacing before, it's relatively easy! There are a few things to remember, so I'll go over everything you need to know. Interfacing functions to add stability and sometimes structure to a project. For example, adding interfacing to the neckline or collar of a shirt adds ...
How to Make a T-Shirt Blanket: Day 4
Welcome to our 4th and final day! We're in the final stretch, and by the end of this tutorial, you'll be armed and dangerous with the knowledge on how to make your own T-shirt blanket. As with the other days, here is a look at the steps we've covered, as well as links to previous days and what I'll be discussing today. Day 1: Decide on a design and make a ...