they’re often a little too long, and I need to shorten them. If you hem a pair of jeans with a traditional hem, even if you match the original topstitching thread color, it will usually be obvious the jeans were hemmed. There’s a way to keep the original hem, so you can keep ...
Duct tape now comes in many colors, so you can match the tape to your jeans or other clothing…not that anyone will see it. The duct tape should stay stuck on your clothes through many washings. Emergency Hemming You pull an innocent-looking thread and half your hem comes down…or you...
Cut the jeans to the length you want your apron. For a short apron, cut an inch or so below the pockets. For a longer apron, cut in the middle of the leg. Starting at the top of the zipper, cut horizontally until you reach the side seam. Repeat for the other side. Sew the legs...
For an easy sewing project that will let you customize your bedroom decor, learn how to sew a DIY duvet cover using sheets or fabric with this step-by-step tutorial. There are two reasons to sew your own DIY duvet cover. First, it is an easy, straight-forward project. You will be do...
Place the elastic waistband on top of the tulle doughnut’s inner circle and pin it in place. Sew the tulle to the elastic, stretching the elastic slightly as you go for even gathering. Add the Lining (Optional) If you prefer your skirt to be less see-through, sew a lining fabric to...
Cut-Off Jeans...with Fabric Hem and Side Knots If your kids have jeans that are too short or have holes in the knees, turn them into cut off jean shorts with a some sewing basics to create a sweet little fabric trim and a bow knot. Save Altering Baby Clothes: Long Sleeves to Sh...
Then cut with scissors or a sharp rotary cutter along the lines to get a perfectly square piece for the shade. 4 | Sew the shade If your material frays, sew a zigzag stitch along the length of both sides. You cannot hem the sides because the shade will not roll up evenly when hemme...
To start, cut off the bottom of a pair of jeans just below the knee. These are kid’s jeans size 6, so adjust your cutting accordingly. Turn the jeans inside out and sew the bottom together. I used the bottom hem as a guide for my line. ...
A Serger. I adore myBrother Serger. If you have a serger you can thread all four needles, then sew your jersey and cut your seams at the same time. But NO, you do NOT need a serger to sew jersey. Today we will focus on how to sew jersey with a sewing machine instead. ...
I personally like a raw edge for my denim skirts, so I do not fold over and sew a folded hem. I only sew around the raw edge, so it does not fray too much. CONGRATS! You have just turned a pair of jeans into a skirt!