No sewing machine? No problem! There are lots of cool items you can sew by hand!
20 gifts to sew for teens and tweens that they will actually like! free, easy sewing tutorials for floor pillows, gadget keepers, bow ties, bracelets & more
In this week’s installment of our Ask Me series, Liesl takes on a question about how to secure the thread at the end of a hand-stitched seam.
(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html http://home.clara.net/hutchal/curtains/sewguide.htm Get a scrap of material, and while you are watching a favorite show, try some of these. You need to practice so that you can use the stitches when you need them. Traditionally, they won't be pretty at first, but after a few stitches, you will get the hang of it! Impress you family and friends! It is surprising how much people marvel when you can quickly fix a garment.....because many of them have never seen it done. Increase your self-reliance skills while showing your family and the Lord that you are thankful for the goodness that you have been blessed with. Stitch away....Today!
This week on the blog we take a look at the new to me old craft of hand sewing as I create a needle case using beautiful vintage fabrics
This is a pouch that would be great to make with or for children.The process by which the fish are shaped will be very interesting and fun.Try this easy drawstring pouch that even beginners can make.
We all know that practice makes perfect and that's especially the case when it comes to hand sewing. Whether you want to get your kids into sewing, are a beginner yourself, or simply want to improve your stitching skills, you're in the right place. Instead of wasting fabric, using paper to practice is the best way to perfect your methods and movements. Our exclusive hand sewing practice sheets pdf pages provide excellent hand stitching practice for beginners. Or, perhaps there are certain types of stitching you have yet to tackle and want to practice that. There are different sewing lines on paper to download and print to appease every skill level. Use regular thread, embroidery floss, or even yarn to practice with. Most hand needle types and sizes can be used as well. No ruining or wasting fabric. These free three sheets have all sorts of lines and designs to help you. Print the full set or choose the individual page you want to work on next. There are beginner-friendly straight lines, curves, and angles along with more advanced lines and shapes for those who want a bit of a challenge. By the way, before getting started, you'll want to check out our guide: How to Start a Hand Stitch.
All sewers need a Needle Book and here is a most adorable Quilted Needle Book sewing pattern in two sizes. You'll be able to make a Needle Book that is
How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand. Repair damaged clothing quickly and effortlessly. Easy hand-sewn tutiorial. How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand
mailed this today, it is my first time sewing a zipper. I was not brave enough to use the machine so I just sewed it all by hand..
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Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.
In this tutorial I'll show you a great technique for how to start hand sewing without a knot.
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In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
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How To Make A Travel Sewing Kit. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern
Fingerless gloves can be a fun and practical addition to your fall wardrobe. Read on for a roundup of DIY, buy, and upcycled options.
Basic hand sewing skills are necessary for some sewing projects. Through pictures and video tutorials, beginners can learn basic hand sewing techniques.
Learn to close fill holes in your sewing projects; watch how to sew a ladder stitch in this easy invisible stitch tutorial. You’re sewing a stuffed animal or bean bag, and you get to the part where you’re stuffing the nearly completed project. You finish adding the last bit of stuffing or filling, and you’re ready to close up the hole. But how? How do you sew an invisible stitch that won’t be seen from the outside? Easy; with a ladder stitch! A ladder stitch also goes by a lot of other names like a hidden stitch, blind stitch, or
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Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.
Hello! Today, I am getting some much needed girl time with my Mom and my sister. :) So so so happy about that. It's not often that we are together, since my mom lives on the other side of the continent from me...and my sis is 100 miles away from me. Yay! Anywho... I have wanted to share this little trick that my mother-in-law showed me awhile back. I found myself using it quite a bit while making the quilt of a bazillion knots. It seriously changed my life when it came to hand stitching anything. My mother-in-law is an amazingly talented seamstress. She makes these gorgeous smocked dresses for the little girls. She's the real deal. Here's a shot of some she made for Easter one year. my girls All of the girls.....she made all of these dresses :) You all may know this tip, and I might be the last person on earth to figure this out, but I figured I would share anyways, for those of us like me that are ignorant to these sort of things. I have always seen my mother in law thread a needle, smooth her hands down over the string and poof, it's tied in a knot at the end. I have always wondered how in the heck she does that. I would always take the time to make a loop, go through the loop with my needle and then make a little knot....one so tiny that it would slip through most fabrics anyways. So then I would try to knot it again at the same spot and I would always be off....so then I'd have two tiny knots right next to each other, so then I'd try to knot it a third time and try to incorporate both knots into a big knot....sometimes it worked....every time, it took forever and made me feel completely inept at sewing anything. It's a dumb thing to get frustrated over....but it is seriously annoying....especially when you look over and see a master seamstress like my lovely mother in law whip out a big fat knot in a matter of seconds with what seems like a magician swipe over the string. Do I have any ladies out there who are nodding their heads right now? I think I do. One day I was like....how in the world did you do that, and she looked at me like she couldn't believe I didn't know how to make a knot....and then took the time to teach me how. I really have the best mother in law in the world. I can't say enough good about her, really :) Here's how you do it. you start with a thread on a needle as usual. (forgive my busted up looking table that needs refinishing and my ratty looking fingernails. It was not a good day for photographing my mess). Gather both ends of the thread, so they are the same length and hold them together in your hand. You will have to lick or wet your fingers before you put the thread in between your fingers. Then pinch them like this between your thumb and forefinger with the end pointing down. Take the loose end of the string and wrap it over the top of your forefinger, around and under both your forefinger and then the thumb and then back to the top. Basically, you are wrapping a circle around your fingers. After you've wrapped the circle around your fingers, take the loose end and bring it down between your thumb and forefinger as you see below. Here's the tricky part. While pushing your thumb forward and pulling your index finger back, roll the string in between your fingers. While you are doing this, hold the long end of the string in your other hand and pull it tight as you allow the string to pull off from around your fingers and to tighten into a knot in between them. Here's what you will get when you are done! It takes a little bit of practice to master, but it's pretty easy. Once you have this down, it makes things go sooooo much more smoothly when you are tying things off or knotting something. I made a little video of me doing this for clarity. It's not the best, and my fingers go off screen for a second, but you can see what I'm doing for the most part. My 11 year old was my camera man. Hope it helps. Have a great weekend! xoxoxo! 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Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
A collection of 32 felt projects for kids of all ages and abilities, including no sew ideas for toddlers, simple sewing projects for beginners, and more!
Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.
Ladder Stitch Tutorial - Step by Step with pictures. Follow along my Ladder Stitch Tutorial and finish your projects with no thread showing.
These easy sewing projects are great for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Get easy sewing ideas for tote bags, window treatments, decor, and more.
20 gifts to sew for teens and tweens that they will actually like! free, easy sewing tutorials for floor pillows, gadget keepers, bow ties, bracelets & more
A blind stitch hem is an easy way to create an invisible blind hem for your projects. Learn how to sew a blind hem step by step.
In this tutorial I'll show you a great technique for how to start hand sewing without a knot.
Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.
In this tutorial I'll show you how to thread a needle using the palm of your hand! A great sewing tip for any level sewer.
The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project. It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. Free DIY Tutorial
