Our Sewing 101 Guide will help you learn how to sew. Sewing isn’t difficult – especially when you follow some of the basic tutorials from our blog contributors. Also, check out our Guide on Learning How to Sew.
Sewing Machine Feet Specialty sewing machine feet are certainly some of these tools that can be super helpful for specific sewing tasks.There are many tools
Today we’ll learn how to thread a bobbin. Though threading a bobbin is a fairly simple task, it’s one that us sewers tend to dread
Today we’ll go over how to sew cuffs on sleeves and how to sew knit bands like waistbands, neckbands, etc. One reason I love sewing
If there is one essential sewing skill that everybody should learn, I’d certainly vouch for it to be the skill of sewing buttons. Whether you
Today – we’re going to go over some basic sewing terms. Are you just beginning your sewing journey, but you aren’t sure where to start?
Today, we’re going to teach you how to use bias tape, one of our favorite sewing accessories. Some of the thoughts and information at the
Today, I’ll show you how to make bias tape. I don’t know about you, but I find the ready-made bias tape selection to be pretty
Today we’re going to learn how to use a PDF Sewing Pattern. Discovering the world of PDF sewing patterns had been one of the best
Learning how to Sew set-in sleeves might sound intimidating for certain people, but believe me it is not scary as you think. There is a
Learning how to sew on zippers can be intimidating, confusing and downright scary! But today I’m going to give you some tips and tricks that
Hi!! Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs here again today for – you guessed it – another tutorial that will hopefully inspire you to make something
Hey there! It’s Jillayne from Hazelnut Handmade here. Today I want to show you how to hem with a sewing machine! How to Hem with
Hello! Now that it is summer here in the upper Midwest, I am loving to sew rompers and onesies for my toddler. One of the
Today I’ll show you how to sew an exposed zipper. Sewing with zippers can be fun and easy! Zippers come in all lengths and even
I recently learned a sewing technique that I instantly became obsessed with; I’m talking about shirring! Now that I know everything I know about shirring,
I hope you’re ready to learn how to make flutter sleeves. Over the years we’ve had a few different contributors share with us their methods
Hello, Peek-a-Boo fans! It’s Kelly again, from Handmade Boy. Have you seen the cute piping details on the latest Peek-a-Boo Pattern release, the Beachcomber Shorts?
Binding Knit Fabric | Finishing Necklines and Armholes Finishing a Shirt With Binding There are a few ways to finish a neckline or armhole (for
Gathering knits can be a bit tricky, but today I’m going to share with you a few tips to learn how to gather knit fabric
How to Sew a French Seam | French Seam Tutorial We’re here today to teach you how to sew a french seam. Maybe you’ve heard
Are you ready for the mother load of information on sewing seams or how to finish a seam? I hope so because I have the
Sewing Interfacing? Today I’m going to show you how to use or how to sew interfacing in a sewing project. If you’ve never used it
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
I hope everyone is excited to learn a little more about how to do embroidery today. Embroidery isn’t our bread and butter here at Peek-a-Boo
We’ll show you how to use hem tape for curtains today. Confession: The curtains in my living room have been pinned up to length for
We’re going to learn how to add a zipper to a pullover. We’ll practice on the Summit Pullover from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop but you can
Let’s talk apparel fabric – or fabric used to sew clothing! As you know, sewing clothing is kind of our thing here at Peek-a-Boo. So
Hello! It’s Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs again with another fun tutorial. Today I’m going to show you how to add ruffles to a shirt!
Hello everyone! It’s Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs here with you again to show you how to use clear elastic to stabilize knits or gather
Hello my friends. Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs. Today I have another super useful tutorial… how to topstitch an elastic waistband! This is such a
Hello, my friends! Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs is here again on this lovely March day to teach you how to reduce bulk in seams.
Hello my dears!! Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs here again today with another tutorial, this time on a sewing technique you don’t see very often…
Let’s learn how to cut out pattern pieces the right way. I know especially for all the first-time sewists, cutting a pattern out to sew
Our tutorial today is how to sew sleeves in flat. The very first garment that I attempted was a top for my kiddo. I was
Hey there! Jillayne from Hazelnut Handmade checking in again. Last month I shared three ways you can hem knits with a sewing machine. Today I’m
Today, I’ll show you how to finish serger tails. For those that use a serger, we are always faced with the same dilemma after each
Topstitching knits can be a little tricky! It’s also slightly different than hemming knits. I’m going to show you 3 easy ways how to topstitch
Hemming pants is necessary sometimes. Over the years, we’ve had a few different blog contributors provide their own ways and methods on how to hem
Today we’re going to show you all you need to know about how to use a seam ripper. How to Use a Seam Ripper |
The project for today is learning how to sew gathered sleeves. For those of you who have read more of my posts, it won’t be
Inseam pockets are – as the name says – pockets in the seam of your garment and are very easy to add. A while ago,
There are so many little pieces of information that it would be nice to have right at my fingertips while I am sewing. I have
Prepping patterns and fabric and cutting out all of the pieces can often be the most tedious part of a sewing project. If you want
Color blocking fabric is a great way to add variety to your outfits. I’ve got two kids – a girl and a boy – and
Today we’re going to learn how to press gathers. Some things in sewing are worth taking the time to do the right way rather than
Learning how to sew knit fabric is essential for everyday clothing construction. You’ll notice that we love sewing with knits around here – we kind
Today, we’re going to go over the specifics on how to sew a buttonhole into fabric with a sewing machine. This article goes over each
