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A slip stitch is often used to sew a seam from the outside of a garment or item you are sewing. Most commonly it is used for hems when the seam should remain unseen. Step 1: Thread your hand...
Sheer fabrics can be a challenge to sew. They are transparent, somewhat fragile, and have a tendency to creep. They are also beautiful and elegant, so don't let the challenge hold you back! Crisp shee
Elastic is sometimes inserted in a fabric tunnel called a casing. You can create a casing by folding and stitching the fabric at a garment edge. Or you can apply a band of tricot (sheer ribbon) or...
Elastic is sometimes inserted in a fabric tunnel called a casing. You can create a casing by folding and stitching the fabric at a garment edge. Or you can apply a band of tricot (sheer ribbon) or bia
Elastic is sometimes inserted in a fabric tunnel called a casing. You can create a casing by folding and stitching the fabric at a garment edge. Or you can apply a band of tricot (sheer ribbon) or bia
Create this quick and easy festive bunting, to transform any space for a zoom party or a child’s room. By changing the prints and patterns of your materials, you can customize the bunting for any...
For those longer flights when you want to take a snooze, this eye mask will allow your dreams to take flight! The top side of the eye mask features false eyelashes, stitched on by machine, for a littl
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own trick-or-treat bags? Not only are handmade bags a unique and festive way to collect candy, but they
The Pintuck Foot is a special foot which is used to create raised 'tucks' in the fabric. Traditionally, this technique is used to embellish heirloom garments but today you can often see pintucks on...
For those longer flights when you want to take a snooze, this eye mask will allow your dreams to take flight! The top side of the eye mask features false eyelashes, stitched on by machine, for a littl
The Pintuck Foot is a special foot which is used to create raised 'tucks' in the fabric. Traditionally, this technique is used to embellish heirloom garments but today you can often see pintucks on ta
There has rarely been a better moment to start sewing or refresh your setup than now. EOFY often becomes a natural point where people rethink the things they have been putting off, especially hobbies
For those longer flights when you want to take a snooze, this eye mask will allow your dreams to take flight! The top side of the eye mask features false eyelashes, stitched on by machine, for a...
You can stitch hems by machine or by hand. Some hems should be invisible on the right side of the garment, the hem allowance can be up to 3" (7.6cm) wide. For a flared garment, the hem is...
Happy New Year Singerettes! I hope you all had a great Christmas and that Santa brought you lots of sewing goodies. I used part of my Christmas break to finally finish the Resignations Coat which I’ve
When winter starts creeping in, everything feels a little slower, a little colder, and a lot more focused on comfort. The good news is that winter is actually one of the easiest and most encouraging t