How-To: Satin Stitch for Hand Embroidery by Jenny Hart How do I solidly fill in a shape? And how long can I make my stitches? And what if they don't look nice around the edges and I cry? Whoa now. You can fill up a shape with stitches any number of ways (concentric split ...
To insert a zipper, sew the seam where the zipper will go, press it open, pin the zipper in place, and then stitch it using a zipper foot on your sewing machine. How do I make an elastic waistband for my skirt? To make an elastic waistband, sew a casing at the top of the skirt...
A lot of it comes to us just because people want to learn how to do a French knot or they want to learn how to do a satin stitch and it brings them to me. Felix: One other thing I noticed about your blog is lots of photos, lots of different looking photos too. I can’t ...
Where do I start a cross stitch pattern? When you begin a new cross stitch project, it is a good idea to startstitching in the middle of the design. That way you make sure your design is centered in the fabric. Small arrows at the edges of a cross stitch chart indicate the center p...
Sew a straight stitch across your closure and backstitch to secure. Now that you know how to make your own DIY scrunchies, you will want to make them for all your family and friends. These are also a great item to make and sell for profit at local craft fairs; we have a feeling once...
Get started today with our helpful embroidery guide, perfect for beginners! From sharing the embroidery tools you need in your stash to the basics stitch techniques to learn.
That's what you want. You'll use less floss that way and keep everything nice and organized. The pictures will probably help make more sense of this! ;) Step 6: How to Do the Split Stitch 3 More Images This is a great raised decorative stitch. It can be used much like a backstitc...
Upcycled Fabric Puff Quilt: Give old clothes or linens new life by transforming them into a unique puff quilt. This approach is not only creative but also eco-friendly. Mixed Media Puff Quilt: Combine different textures and materials, such as cotton, velvet, and satin, to add depth and inte...
Crewel embroidery uses basic embroidery stitches to create artistic designs and motifs on fabric with two-ply wool yarn. Basic stitches in crewelwork include satin stitches, running and chain stitches, French knot stitch and outline stitches common to ot
“A great rule of thumb is that when you bring focus to your upper body, you want to do the same on your lower body,” Stylist Erin says, “If you choose a statement piece up top, balance it out with another on the bottom.” The tip: Use statement pieces to balance the two ...