You don’t need to know how to sew to make too-long jeans fit better. Consider these alternatives: Create a temporary hem by following the directions in Step 1, but use safety pins instead of sewing pins to secure the hem. If you don’t mind losing the look of the original hem, you...
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....
SEWING Whether it’s a torn hem or it’s a popped button, our aim here is to keep you in stitches—ba-da-DUM! And these suggestions should help. Needles and Pins ◆ Use a bar of soap or a thick candle as a pincushion. When you take a pin or needle out of the soap or candle...
After cutting away the excess fabric from 1″ below the crease in the instructions above, fold up the hem on its pressed crease and working from the inside of the dress, use your sewing machine to stitch the folded fabric together in a straight line ⅛″ away from the crease. “Then, ...
sewing machine –this machine* is great for beginners iron 1 | Measure Your Duvet Start by measuring the width and length of your duvet. This will be the finished size of the duvet cover. My full sized duvet is 82″ wide by 88″ long. This is the example I will use. ...
, but as you sew you stretch the spandex. You need to use both hands to do this, with one in front of and one behind the foot, stretching equally in both directions as the fabric feeds under the needle. This creates room for the regular stitches to stretch when you're done sewing....
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 ...
pins– Straight pins aren’t necessary for small jobs, but come in handy when you are sewing something large. Use them to hold your fabric in place while you sew. ruler and/or measuring tape– Use this to measure seams and mark lines. ...
Pins, scissors, ruler, measuring tape, fabric marker/chalk, seam ripper, sewing machine Difficulty Advanced Beginner Pattern When you work with a pattern that includes a ruffle, it will tell you the length and the width of fabric that you’ll need to cut to gather your ruffle. However, it...
Use an iron to press the waistband and hem for a polished look. If you added a lining, ensure it’s even and secure. Tips for Success Always prewash your fabric to prevent shrinkage after sewing. Use a wide stitch or a stretch stitch when sewing with knits to allow for stretch. For ...