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How to Sew an Exposed Zipper
So here is a much easier tutorial for setting in the exposed zipper without the fuss and fiddle.
Honeycomb Smocking Tutorial
I think you could also call it Honeycomb Pleating. I would like to introduce you to the recycled Cheerios box method, in which a cardboard strip does most of the thinking work and the whole thing is laid flat rather than folded up in your hands.
Secret Pocket Hanger Tutorial
DIY Secret Hanger. Here you can store whatever you want without being noticed where your stuff is. Want to make your own? It’s easy!
Serger Thread Hack Tutorial
It’s nice when your serger thread matches your project, but buying 3-4 cones of every color can be expensive and storage is a hassle. See what I did about it here... I recently participated in a charity sewing event, and I brought my serger to use for the day. I was so amused by my fellow sewists’ reactions to my conebobbinspools of thread that I had to create a tutorial.
How to Sew Bias Tape Corners. Sew Tutorial
How to Sew Bias Tape Corners. Sew Guide. Sewing mitered corners, Bias tape, Sewing techniques. Free Sewing Tutorial
DIY Leather / Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial
Free Sewing Bag Tutorial. The upper fabric is a home decor fabric and the interior is made from canvas which adds some nice structure to the tote.
Zipper Concealed At Both Ends Tutorial
It's good if you don't want the ends of the zipper to need a square of fabric or even bare. Because in this method, both zipper ends are tucked inside the fabric pieces. You don't even need to disassemble and reassemble anything. But it does take some maneuvering. It's very easy once you get it. And it looks neat!
How To Sew A Single Welt Pocket
This welt pocket tutorial also makes use of a backing, (cut from the main fabric) inside the pocket bag so that should the welt pocket gape at all, the main garment fabric is visible not the pocket lining! Most home sewing patterns don’t include this backing and you can leave it out and just use the pocket Bag lining, but I think the backing adds a really nice professional touch.
Tutorial: Make your own Bias Tape
One of the best skills I gained when learning to sew was how to make and use my own bias tape. So today I'm going to show you how to make your own! Bias tape is created by cutting strips, as you may have guessed, along the BIAS of the fabric rather than the grain. WHY do we need bias tape?
Tutorial and Tips: Sewing with Bias Tape
How to sew with bias tape: METHOD #1: The "Proper" Way. METHOD #2: Quilt Binding. Method #3: The "Cheater" Way. Free Tutorial and Tips