I gave my sewing studio a mini makeover and I am loving it! I swapped my cutting table for a new one with increased storage and a 12" longer surface and it has made a huge difference in my organization. Now I have plenty of room to cut and keep a pile of fabric and pattern pieces I'm currently working on at the other end of the table. I also am loving my new magnetic cutting ...
Sewing Tips
How to Sew Knits with a Sewing Machine
I love knit fabric, it is comfortable for everyday wear and I am surprised that it is in our wardrobe as much as 80% ! But I only have regular sewing machine, so can I still sew knit? The answer is YES ! You don’t necessarily need a serger to make a shirt or leggings . I had a sewing machine too when I was still crawling on four legs in the world of knit fabrics. My friends ...
DIY Kitchen Towels
Hello, friends! Genie here from the Sew and Tell Project today, with a fun, easy, and inexpensive project. These make great gifts! I bought a package of 12 flour sack towels from Wal-Mart for $7.88. All of these were embellished with things I had on hand, but you could easily pick up a fat quarter stack, some buttons, and a couple of packs of ric rak and embellish all 12 ...
How To Sew A Knit V-Neck
Today I will show you how to sew a knit v-neck. I'm using the Play Date V-Neck Tee pattern from the Peek-A-Boo Pattern shop to illustrate all of the steps, but this method will work with any knit v-neck pattern. I've used many methods to sew a v-neck, but honestly this one is the best. It produces a nice professional looking neckline. Don't be intimidated, it looks complex ...
How to Make Fabric Covered Plastic Snaps
Hi! Stephanie from Stephie B’s Designs here again today to teach you another one of my favorite tricks, one I find myself going back to over and over – how to make fabric covered plastic snaps. Why I love this trick so much is because it dresses up the snap, making it look like a fancy button that can match the item you’re sewing. Even better, you don’t have to sew a ...