Here are my 7 steps for adding perfect top stitching to your sewing projects!
A walking foot attachment is one of the essential presser feet that sewists use on their sewing machines. It’s great for quilting, heavyweight materials, leather and vinyl, knit fabrics, and when you need to sew many layers together. If you want to get more done with your machine, then this is definitely something worth investing in. You’ll never have to worry about your material shifting out of place again when using this walking foot attachment on your machine.
In this post, I’m going over what is the best walking foot for different sewing machines to help you find the right one.
Just getting started with sewing? You'll love this roundup of easy sewing projects for beginners including pillows, blankets, a dress, and more.
Here are my 7 steps for adding perfect top stitching to your sewing projects!
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
Welcome to the colorful world of patchwork! Here are 30 free sewing patterns perfect for anyone who loves to sew. Whether you are a quilting pro or just starting out; these patterns will be fun and easy to follow. This list has warm quilts, clever bags, and cute decorations for your home. Grab your favorite fabrics and get ready to create some patchwork pieces that you'll totally adore.
There are some things you should know about how to use a walking foot properly so that you get the best results every time! A walking foot is an attachment that can be used in place of the regular presser foot. It has feed dogs that move with the needle bar. These extra teeth help keep multiple layers of fabric from shifting while they are being sewn together. This is especially helpful when working with slippery fabrics or thick seams such as quilts or home decor items.
Everyone discovers quilting at different moments in their life, and over time it slowly becomes an important part of who we are.
Here are my 7 steps for adding perfect top stitching to your sewing projects!
Make a robe from a vintage sheet - DIY sewing tutorial
Want to make your sewing projects last and look professional but can't afford a serger? Check this genius serging without a serger methods!
Today’s topic is somewhat of an advanced one, but it’s not necessarily hard to understand. It’s about how to measure your hips. Most of the pattern instructions I’ve seen, including American sewing patterns such as the “Big 4″ and European sewing patterns such as Burda and Patrones, tell you to simply measure the widest part of your […]
You know those times that you’re hanging out with a friend and she shows you a craft trick that you know is
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own gorgeous dress from scratch? With this sewing tutorial, that dream can become a reality. I will show you how to make an easy summer dress, the perfect addition to your wardrobe for the upcoming season. It doesn’t matter if you're a
When you're just getting started sewing, it's great to stock up on a few awesome sewing books that you can reference and turn to for inspiration when you get stuck. Here's the best beginner sewing books around.
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Learn how to sew a napkin in this simple, DIY cloth napkin tutorial; an easy sewing project for beginners! Customize your table settings and tablescapes. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Do you love a pretty table setting but don't have any cloth napkins to adorn it with?
Sewing machine skipping stitches? Learn all about common causes and the top 10 fixes to troubleshoot this problem. Instead of a regular, even line of stitching, you’re met with some lengths of thread that are longer than others, skipping across the fabric instead of anchoring it together. These longer stitches are called “skipped stitches.” They’re frustrating and annoying, and they happen to even the most experienced seamstresses.
Sewing is often a slow process. It is so easy to let your imagination wander when you are choosing a design for your new dress, or fabric and a pattern to use in your next project. It takes a lot of time also to prepare the pattern, to cut the fabric, to sew all seams and press them. And usually we can’t sew all day long. So I am always looking for ways to be more efficient and sew faster. I don’t want to stay with one project for a few weeks, I noticed actually that the less time it takes from an idea to the result the more I am enjoying the process and I am also more satisfied with my garment. Over the years I discovered many ways to sew faster and to get professional results. I am going to share them with you in this list.
Learn how to make your own sewing pattern weights with this easy tutorial. Free SVG included! lose the hand cramping pins and just use pattern weights.
See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick!
When you're just getting started sewing, it's great to stock up on a few awesome sewing books that you can reference and turn to for inspiration when you get stuck. Here's the best beginner sewing books around.
When I first started sewing I had one pair of scissors that I used for…
I love using flexible foam stabilizers in my sewing projects! This new(ish) sewing notion gives bags, baskets, pouches, and other items such a professional look. And it’s often just the right thing to make your purse or basket nice and sturdy.
In this guide, I am focusing on different types of threads for sewing. There are many types of sewing thread.
Even the most experienced sewists may encounter tension problems with their sewing machines at some point. Sewing machine tension issues can be frustrating and may result in uneven stitches, thread and needle breaks, and other sewing problems. Fortunately, sewing machine tension isn’t as intimidating as it seems, and it
This is something that all the embroiders are going to love. Such a handy way to store all the needles and scissors. Get the tutorial here.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen all of the fun Jo-Ann rainbow linen (officially called multi-stripe) projects popping up all over blogland and Instagram over the past year or so. I was so inspired by the dresses, shirts, and even bags that others shared, that I knew I needed to make...
Tips and techniques to successfully sew with sheer fabrics. Find out what tools work best and the proper threads to purchase when sewing with sheer.
PDF Book ~ Instant Digital Download. Download it direct to your computer for reading or printing. Victorian Garment Patterns 102 Pages of Patterns and Designs to print out and use. Victorian era circa 1888 Period Garment Patterns. 59 Patterns and all beautifully illustrated, a valuable reference resource for anyone interested in recreating authentic Victorian period clothing for theatre, costume parties or someone who wants to study the dressmaking methods and fashion trends of the Victorian era. If you have any interest in Dress Designing or Period Costumes then this is a great pattern book to have in your collection. The original edition of this Rare Pattern Book was printed in 1888 ****============================**** Review: Nicola Power on Apr 19, 2017 5 out of 5 stars Great reference for historical patterns. Shows just how those Victorians got the fabric to 'bustle'. Thank you. ****============================**** Joanna Pal on Nov 23, 2016 5 out of 5 stars Fantastic book ,it was very very helpful. Thank you very much. ****============================**** Ruth Bryant on Sep 20, 2016 5 out of 5 stars Wow! This is awesome compilation of such a variety of Victorian patterns. I have basic patterns which are fitted to my dolls. This documentation will provide endless variation possibilities. ****====================================================**** This book is also available in one of our 5 x Book Discount Collection Sets for $9.99 Here: Victorian Dress Pattern Books Collection #2 https://www.etsy.com/listing/239367243/new-collection-of-5-x-rare-victorian ****====================================================**** My Personal 100% Guarantee To You If you Buy this Book and after reading it, You feel that You did not get Your Money's worth from it, Message me and I will cancel your purchase and Refund Your Money. And You Can Keep The Book as My Personal Gift To You. ****====================================================**** Patterns included are: LADIES' BASQUE. LADIES' COSTUME #1 GIRL'S COSTUME #1. MISSES' WALKING COSTUME. LADIES' COSTUME #2 GIRLS' GABRIELLE WITH BOX PLAITED SKIRT MISSES' STREET COSTUME BOX PLAITED SKIRT LADIES OPEN DRAWERS CHILD'S COSTUME #1 LADIES COSTUME #3 LITTLE GIRL'S DRESS GIRLS' PLAITED WAIST AND SKIRT LADIES TEA GOWN LADIES POLONAISE #1 MISSES' COSTUME BOYS' PLAIN WAIST AND PANTS LADIES WRAP #1 LADIES COSTUME #4 LADIES' SKIRT WITH REEDS CHILD'S COSTUME #2 LADIES COSTUME #5 LADIES' KITCHEN APRON LADIES CUTAWAY JACKET LADIES MORNING DRESS CHILD'S CLOAK INFANTS' HIGH NECK DRESS LADIES POLONAISE #2 CHILD'S COSTUME #3 GIRL'S COSTUME #2 LADIES' STREET JACKET CHILD'S COSTUME #4 CHILD'S CLOAK #1 GIRLS' APRON LADIES' NEWMARKET WITH CAPE LADIES' NEWMARKET LADIES WRAP #2 LADIES STREET COSTUME #1 CHILD'S APRON CHILD'S STREET COSTUME #1 LADIES' SPENCER WAIST LADIES' SHORT WRAP CHILD'S CLOAK #2 CHILD'S COSTUME #5 LADIES' CHEMISE CHILD'S COMBINATION UNDERGARMENT LADIES STREET COSTUME #2 LADIES WRAP #3 CHILD'S STREET COSTUME #2 LADIES' COMBINATION UNDERGARMENT BOYS' SUIT MEN'S OVERALLS WITH APRON BOYS' OVERCOAT #1 BOYS' STREET COSTUME BOYS' COSTUME GENTLEMAN'S PRINCE ALBERT COAT CHILD'S COSTUME #6 BOYS' OVERCOAT #2 GENTLEMAN'S OVERCOAT ====================================== This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Rare Books Recycled Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical books, we have chosen to Digitize this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other Digitizing issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's rare works of literature that would not normally be available. ====================================== This Book is intended for education and informational purposes only. Our modification and restoration process of this book, has resulted in our creating a new work (restored or annotated or improved work), that gives us a clear and novated copyright to this modified version. ====================================== Please note. This ebook is in PDF. file format. You can read it on your iPad or Tablet with iBooks. You can read it on your computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your computer, you can download it from Adobe. It's completely FREE. ====================================== Shipping is FREE via Instant Digital Delivery: This is a digital item. Once Payment is received, your book will be available in your etsy purchases to download directly to your iPad, Tablet or computer.
Needle books are such handy little sewing accessories to have on hand for all your sewing and embroidery works-in-progress. This one with 'Needles' stitched on it is just too cute!
How to do common shoulder fitting adjustments: sloped shoulders, straight shoulders, forward shoulder, narrow shoulder and broad shoulder
The "18th Century Housewife" pattern will help you create a popular accessory used by men and women alike. The “housewife”, or “hussif”, is a miniature sewing kit with pockets and space for scissors, buttons, pins, etc. They often were handy for storing other small items the owner needed to stow away safely. The housewife was first seen in the 18th century and remained popular well into the 20th century. This pattern includes three pockets as well as a square of felt for storing pins. It is a perfect accessory to use up the beautiful scraps of fabric you may have left over from your historical clothing projects. You can make this as simple or decorated as you like, as women often embellished them beautifully with elaborate embroidery This pattern will fit inside the Swish and Swirl "Georgiana 18th Century Pockets" Pattern (available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/647008656/pdf-pattern-bundle-ss1740-0102e?ref=shop_home_active_21 ) Visit the shop for the patterns for the rest of the clothing seen in these photos! Purchase PINS here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/774747334/doll-size-12-pins?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1 Check my shop periodically as I add historical doll scale fabrics by the yard, perfect for this project! --- Printable PDF pattern designed to fit 16 and 18 inch dolls. Pattern is for the "18th Century Housewife" Doll Sewing Kit, designed by Pemberley Threads. Includes: - Pattern and instructions for sewing kit Suggested fabrics: Lining – linen, cotton, silk, wool. Interlining – flannel, felt, wool. Outer fabric – cotton, linen. Pockets – cotton, linen. Binding and tie – cotton, linen. Felt square – felt, wool. Notions: Matching thread, embroidery floss, embroidery needle, small charms/accessories to fill pockets, ½” long applique/sequin pins Fabric: Scraps Listing is for one pdf download pattern only. No clothing included. This pattern is copyrighted, however you may use it for making and selling doll clothing in your small scale home based business, as long as you credit Pemberley Threads for the pattern design. Designed for the intermediate level sewist No refunds or returns. However, I am always available to answer questions if you need help! Send me an email at pemberleythreads [!at] gmail.com THIS IS NOT AN AMERICAN GIRL PRODUCT, AND I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH AMERICAN GIRL. This product will fit other 18" dolls besides American Girl ***Don't like PDFs? Have it printed >> https://www.etsy.com/listing/1369982211 ***
Lazies, That old saying of 'the right tool for the right job' applies to your sewing room, too. The right sewing room tools will create a properly
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You might have noticed that I've been posting a little less than usual the last couple of weeks. My freelance graphic design work is really keeping me busy and I just haven't had the time to blog. I'm still sneaking in a little bit of sewing and instagramming . Even though I'm busy with
When you're just getting started sewing, it's great to stock up on a few awesome sewing books that you can reference and turn to for inspiration when you get stuck. Here's the best beginner sewing books around.
This post was made back in the days of my old domain on hosted domain called cityediblegarden.com at that time I was still very new to blogging. this post is about why I started dressmaking. Why one should make your own garments? Why learn sewing? This post does contains affiliate links which means I make […]
*This is a listing for a KIT for the Minki Kim Travel Case for Mini Iron. *this is a pre-order, arriving approximately in April while we await our Acufactum restock *this is a full payment, including shipping costs to be calculated at checkout. *if you are ordering an in stock item at the same time as a pre-order, and want it shipped immediately, please purchase in a separate transaction. If purchased in the same transaction, all in stock items will be held and shipped once the pre-order is shipped out. *you can read more about our pre-order policies under our FAQ Finished Size 9 1/2’’ wide(24cm) wide x 5 1/2’’(14cm) high x 4 1/2’’(11.5cm) deep *Kit includes the material for the case (with several options), By Annie's zipper, By Annie's Soft and Stable. The pattern also calls for a piece of leather for the handle, but we have made ours with fabric. No leather piece or optional snaps are included. *IMPORTANT: The pattern must be purchased directly from Minki. You can find that here. *PLEASE NOTE: For the 'Your Choice' option, you can choose any 3 in stock fabrics (exterior case body and bottom, exterior case top, interior. Please add to the notes section of your order.
Vertical measurements are key to a perfect fit with a plus-size pattern. Here’s how to add length to the front of a wrap dress to accentuate your curves.
Upcycling and organising are among the ways fashionistas are giving their wardrobes a longer life. Bel Jacobs explores how caring for our clothes also means caring for the planet.
See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick!
When you're just getting started sewing, it's great to stock up on a few awesome sewing books that you can reference and turn to for inspiration when you get stuck. Here's the best beginner sewing books around.
