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 ...
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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 ...
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. However, this post will cover all of the different types of fabric marking tools, how to mark fabric and samples of what they look like on fabric. Each different type of fabric marking technique ...
DIYStyle Magnetic Cutting Mat Review
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 Knits With a Sewing Machine
Knit Fabric 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 ...