In this episode, Sarai and Haley talk about how to sew a wardrobe you'll still love in ten years. They cover what makes a garment long lasting—both stylewise and physically—how to choose styles that you'll love to wear for years, and practical tips for making garments that stand the...
and I was just enthralled watching her sew. So a recap of my lessons learned: Let them tell me when they're ready to start. Pick something they really want to make, not something simpler that they aren't interested in. Simplify.A tote can be a singlerectangle folded down the middle wi...
How To Make A No-Sew DIY Tutu Tutorial I love creating tutus for my girls to play dress-up and for birthday celebrations. Many think making a fluffy tutu is hard, but with my easy no-sew tutu tutorial, you will create your own in no time. One of the things my girls love to do ...
Linen is a flax-based textile that is predominantly used for homeware applications. While linen is similar to cotton, it is made from fibers derived from the stems of the flax plant instead of the bolls that grow around cotton seeds.
~How to Sew by Hand ~Hook and Eyes ~Adding Elastic to Skirts ~Circle Skirts ~Trumpet Skirts ~Tiered Skirts (Coming Soon!) ~Bases for Bras ~Altering Bra Straps (top, side & middle) ~Altering Bra Cup Sizes ~How to Cover a Bra
Viscose fabric is durable and soft to the touch, and it's one of the world's most beloved textiles. But what exactly is viscose fabric, and how is it produced and used? What Is Viscose? Viscose, which is also commonly known as rayon when it is made into a fabric, is a type of...
I hated the crib skirt that Pottery Barn had with my bedding and had decided not to use one at all. Now I can pick a fun pattern and make it myself! And the velcro to shorten when the bed drops? Genius, since all the other crib skirts I’ve seen just bunch up on the floor. ...
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Sew a straight stitch along the pinned edges of the cover. After you have finished pinning and cutting away the excess fabric, take the cover to your sewing machine. Sew a straight stitch right along the pinned area to create the first seam. Continue sewing along all of the seams until yo...
Now this is a step that I like to do that many gathering projects I’ve seen out there don’t include: I sew a second gathering stitch just shy of 1/2″ parallel to my first row of stitching. I do this because: (1) It’s the way my mom taught me. (2) I think it makes ...