If you’re new to sewing, these patterns are perfect:Quince Day Robe: A beginner-friendly robe made from rectangles. This is the first pattern we teach in our Learn to Sew class.Georgia Top: A step up, featuring darts and a curved hem....
Starting at the hem of the flounce pieces, (hint: the top of the flounce has notches, the hem does not)cut to,but not through,the top of the flounce. I try to stop about 1/8” from the edge. You do not want your flounce piece to come apart at the top. It’s not fatal to ...
Do you have a long-sleeved shirt you want to shorten, but don’t have a sewing machine? This guide will teach you how to shorten and hem your sleeve with a catch stitch. Acatch stitchis a relatively simple stitch that can hide the raw edges of a sleeve. ...
Grab your sewing machine and learn how to hem pants with a topstitch hem, perfect for denim and other thick fabric. It's easy enough for beginners.
Once the bottom is fray enough, reinforce the seams to make the shorts more durable. Hand-stitch the sides to make them stronger and will not loosen while you are wearing the shorts Consider sewing or cuffing the hems. If you want the shorts’ hems in the cuff to avoid too much fraying...
Handwashing can feel like a laborious chore but it can be essential for certain items. High heat from washing machine settings or the speed of the spin can damage the fabrics. “If you chose to hand wash, use warm water and a gentle non-bio detergent”, Laura shares. “You can work...
But, I cannot imagine my mom sewing in any other way but with her right foot resting on the treadle and the left cocked so that only the toes could brush each other. She would hit the flywheel with her right hand to start the needle driving up and down. She set a rhythm with her ...
Sewing, DIY tutorials, art, and how to organize your studio How to Make a Stuffed Dinosaur (with free printable pattern!) Every kid needs a stuffed dinosaur to vanquish their enemies. I’ll show you how to make a t-rex toy for a special tiny person in your life! The dinosaurs also ...
How to Knit: How to knit is one of the more common requests for Instructables, and there are so far only a few addressing knitting. This is an attempt to show the basics, and is in no way comprehensive but should get you started. All you need to learn
Summer is a great time to spend time with the kids andteach kids to sew. The days a long. There are hours to fill and to put it simply: you (and the kids) have time!! Pip Squeak and I always enjoy a sewing project over the holidays. ...