Piping is a beautiful decorative element that adds interest and dimension to many sewing projects! It is often found on home décor and clothing as a trimming in a contrasting color to the main fabric. There are several kinds of materials that can even be used for making piping, including regular cording. Follow along to ...
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Toggles closures are a popular button closure choice for a variety of garments. They are perfect for items like coats, capes, sweaters, and other kinds of sewing projects (especially outerwear!). Since they consist of two parts, it’s very important to line them up properly for the best look. Follow along to find out all about ...
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Dust off your sewing encyclopedias because today, class is in session! If you’re new to sewing, knowing basic terminology for dresses, skirts, and sleeves will make searching for patterns so much easier. In this beginner-friendly article, we’ll be examining different types of sleeves that you’re most likely to encounter when sewing. While you probably know ...
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Stabilizing seams is a useful but often overlooked sewing skill. This can be necessary when the fabric is lightweight, bias cut, or on specific areas of a garment that may be more vulnerable to stretching. A seam stabilizer doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, and is probably already in your sewing room! Continue reading ...
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Welcome to A Cut Above: 14 Types of Precuts. Precut fabric is fabric cut to specific dimensions for you, so you can spend less time cutting and more time sewing! Precut fabric is often sold in coordinating colors and patterns, taking the pressure off of you to choose your own colors and patterns via fabrics ...
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Matching prints, stripes and plaids is an important detail for achieving the most professional looking results in garments and home décor items sewn at home. This article contains tips for maximizing the appearance of your sewing projects. ...
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The closure of Joann’s still has the sewing and quilting world reeling, especially for those in rural areas where access to brick-and-mortar fabric stores is limited. After the news about Joann’s broke, we had readers reach out requesting an article about where to shop for fabric online, and we’re happy to oblige. While we outlined ...
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Elbow patches aren’t just for tweed jackets and stuffy professors – they’re a brilliant way to give your clothes a stylish upgrade and extend the life of your favorite garments. Whether you’re repairing a worn-out sweater or adding a pop of color to an old jacket, elbow patches are simple to add and totally customizable. ...
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Whether you’re sewing your own wardrobe, whipping up handmade gifts, or simply looking to neaten your seams, a serger (also known as an overlocker) can seriously advance your sewing game. With its speedy stitching and professional finish, it’s no wonder this machine is a firm favorite among garment makers. ...
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For new sewists, reading a sewing pattern can easily be overwhelming, especially once you open your pattern and see dashed lines, triangles, dots, and more. That’s why our editors are here to save the day! We’ve gathered the most common pattern markings that beginner sewists are most likely to encounter, all into one handy list. ...
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