Simply align the two edges, and perform a spiral sewing motion through them. Credit to Jessy Ratfink, “How to Sew“ (Variants of this are also referred to as an overlap stitch, but for our purposes the distinction isn’t important). Things to keep in mind: You can either hold the ...
When you’re done sewing the doll patchwork quilt and pillow, use the “How to Sew a Ruffled Maxi Dress for an 18″ Doll” tutorialto create a nightgown. Tips to do so are included at the end of this blog post. Materials to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt The finished size of th...
Today we're going to learn how to sew a paneled circle skirt. We'll show you how to do it for girls...and even dolls too.
Some people think you need a serger to sew spandex, but while sergers and overlock machines are great tools that can simplify stretch sewing, they are by no means the only option. The main challenge in sewing spandex is that your stitches need to be able to stretch with the fabric, so y...
Sew it on, from one top side of the heart around to the other. Here’s another version… Now take your two large heart pieces and pin them right sides facing, so the pocket is sandwiched in the middle. Sew around the edges, leaving a hole for turning, back stitching at the beginning...
The easiest quilting stitch is to sew the quilt stitches along the seam of the fabric pieces. You can use a ditch quilting foot for this – this will ensure that you sew along the ditch of the seam, at all times. Do not forget to sew along the outer edges as well. This will make...
Although you'll need to invest time in hand stitching to accomplish this, the results are well worth it. Select a fabric in your best colors, and a versatile pattern, and you'll wear the garment for years to come. Clean-finished seams and edges are the start of a beautifully made ...
Since I last shared a post here at So Sew Easy, I had a baby girl! With my toddler son running around too, it's safe to say sleep is a rarity in our house. Thesleep maskI have is too small and lets light in around the edges, defeating the purpose entirely. Today I'm sharing ...
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade ...
How to Sew a Set-in Sleeve With Ease: The armhole of the sleeve is slightly longer that the armhole of the body, this creates more volume in the sleeve cap for your shoulder and upper arm. Typically a sleeve will have anywhere from 3/4" - 1" of extra len