Line dry, then place all tie dye items together (without adding any other laundry) in the washing machine on a normal cycle. Line dry or place in tumble dryer on a warm cycle. You now have a gorgeous, colourful tie-dye shirt to show off – well done! The girls had LOTS of fun mak...
20. You may have noticed that a few stitches are just barely visible, and I’m going to blame that on the black thread. Just to prove how nearly invisible the ladder stitch can be, I redid the stitching in white thread. See the difference? Just one little blip where I tied it off,...
A running stitch is the stitch most people know - the basting stitch is a longer version of a running stitch. A running stitch can be used for most anything - basting stitches are really only used to keep two pieces of fabric together for fitting, applique, or machine sewing when pins wo...
So you’ve got something to sew, but you don’t have a sewing machine. Or maybe you just like the process of hand sewing better. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, a...
With our comprehensive guide you have all the tips and tricks you need to be able to sew a button with ease. From what you need to how to finish off sewing a button and ensure it stays in place securely we've walked you through every step. ...
Emma: It's a sewing machine! We use them to join pieces of fabric together. I can make lots of cool things with it Kid 2: What is fabric? Sounds: A playful orchestra strikes up Nij: Yeah, we think its clothes… but is it also bedsheets and pillowcases and curtains? Emma: Absolute...
Tie Your quilt: If you are not quite sure about putting the big quilt under your sewing machine needle – then tie your quilt. It’s a great way to secure the layers of the quilt and get it finished as well. Using what you already have to finish the quilt keeps this whole project...
Always start with something simple otherwise it might all get too much and put you off. 2 Avoid anything too fitted to begin with as this can be tricky to sew. 3 Opt for patterned rather than plain fabrics as they are more forgiving of any mistakes. ...
Sewing Buttons on Thick Fabric Do you know how, on some jackets or coats, it looks as though the buttons are falling off, but they really aren’t? A bit of slack is purposely put between the button and the garment—it allows the garment to lie flat when buttoned. ...
Whether you are making origami, paper airplanes, jewelry or sewing a quilt, arts and crafts is a great way to express your creativity. Watch how-to videos about scrapbooking, embroidery, knitting, paper craft, origami, and much more. Knit a keyhole in