Posted by Megan on Jun 2, 2013 in Events, Sewing |
Sewists now is your time to shine! Support Craftsy Cares in partnering with ConKerr Cancer, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of chronically-ill children as they undergo treatment. Sew beautiful pillowcases to bring joy to children in hospitals across the world.
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Posted by Julia on Jun 1, 2013 in Sewing |
If you’ve never sewn sleeves before (and even if you have), they can be intimidating. A poorly sewn sleeve can throw off an otherwise great garment. But sewing sleeves doesn’t have to be a headache. With a little patience and some practice, you can sew perfect sleeves. Learn about the two methods for sewing sleeves: flat versus set-in. Plus, get the tips you need to sew sleeves perfectly every time.
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Posted by Megan on May 31, 2013 in Crochet, Embroidery, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Sewing |
Let's celebrate the end of another amazing week with a new roundup of beautiful free patterns! Check out the beautiful selection this week including: a gorgeous large shawl, to cheerful coasters, a recipe box, and more. Just download the ones you like and have a great weekend!
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Posted by Julia on May 30, 2013 in Sewing |
Mandarin collars are band or stand-up collars. They make frequent appearances on traditional Asian garments, but they are a great design element and can be adapted for many different styles of clothing. Collars can really change the look of a garment, and it’s easy to learn how to make a Mandarin collar, so don’t be afraid to swap out a traditional shirt collar for a Mandarin collar to add some variation.
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 28, 2013 in Sewing |
Nothing finishes off a pillow like piping. It can take a homemade pillow to a professional level. Enjoy a step-by-step tutorial here!
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Posted by Marjorie on May 27, 2013 in Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing |
There are so many different types of machine embroidery appliqué (MEA) that I’m not sure I can list them all. Many designs use a tackdown stitch over the appliqué fabric and the shape is trimmed around those stitches, or a template is used to cut the appliqué shape. You have probably seen instructions for both of these methods. I have some tips and tricks that I hope will not only be helpful but make machine embroidery appliqué a lot more fun!
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