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...
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 together to make the front of the apron. Put the jeans on backwards so that the pockets are in front. ...
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...
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 the inside of the elastic waistband before attaching the tulle. Final Touches Try on your skirt ...
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...
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!
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. ...
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Monkeys can hop on trees, chickens can hop into nests (my favorite!) you get it. Sponge Bowling by Toddler Approved – If your child sounds the word out correctly, they get a chance to knock it down. Keep it fun if they don’t knock down every letter. They can sound out the ones...