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Top Tips for Sewing a Blazer

Making a tailored jacket or blazer is generally considered a fairly advanced project. However, many of necessary the steps along the way are fundamental sewing skills that are frequently used... Read Article

Why Staystitching Is So Important

We've all been there: A pattern tells us to staystitch and we, um, don't. Given that staystitching is done on a single layer of fabric and doesn’t even show in... Read Article

Here's Your Quickie Guide to the Most Popular Types of Sewing Feet

Presser feet are not just frivolous accessories for your sewing machine; they can help make tough sewing jobs tremendously easier if you are willing to take a few minutes to... Read Article

6 Genius Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Sew

If you love to sew, it's only natural that you want to pass along that enthusiasm to your kids or grandkids. After, all there are so many fun projects you... Read Article

Ruching Fabric Gives Garments So Much Fullness — Here's How to Do It

Ruching is when fabric is gathered along a seam to provide decoration or fullness. You may have seen it before on sheers (like in the skirt pictured above) or swimsuits,... Read Article

8 Couture Stitches for Fierce Handmade Garments

We're all about getting the most out of your sewing machine, but once you start working away from it, you're likely to fall in love with the precision and pace... Read Article

The Moulage Technique Is the Best Way to Understand Your Personal Fit

Create the ultimate fit! Learn the couturier secrets behind high-quality fit with tips & tricks for mastering the moulage sewing technique. Read Article

How to Sew 5 Different Types of Elastic Waistbands

Elastic waistbands are a boon in the comfort department, and also allow for small variations in fit. Learn how to sew five different variations of elastic waistbands here. Read Article

Here's How to Jazz Up Your DIY Tote Bag With a Pretty Lining

By adding an easy lining to your bags, you can improve both the appearance and wearability of your bag. Read on for a quick tutorial on lining a tote bag. Read Article

Here's How to Add a Gorgeous Cowl Neckline to Any Pattern

Cowl necklines are both feminine and flattering to many different body styles, and are relatively easy element to add to an existing pattern for a simple top. If you already... Read Article

Why You're Gonna Love Sewing With Your Serger

Alexandra C. Ribeiro/Getty Images/fStop Many people who like to sew can get by — no prob — without a serger. But once you try sewing with a serger, you'll never... Read Article

How to DIY Your Own Denim

Pete Bellis/Unsplash The last time you saw the price tag on a pair of killer jeans and thought, "Hey, these are a bargain!" was ... never? Fabulous jeans are nearly... Read Article

How to Wash Fabric Before Sewing

Learn all about pre-treating the fabric you sew with. In the end, you'll be glad you took the time to prevent shrinkage problems in a completed garment. Read Article

Sewing Machine Thread Bunching Up? Here's Why!

There are lots of reasons for sewing machine thread bunching up, and luckily, many of the solutions are easy. Find out what causes thread "bird nesting" here — and how... Read Article

Sewing With a Serger

Using a serger can really speed up your sewing. It may be intimidating at first, but mastering the most basic functions are easy. Here are the essential easy-to-learn serger functions... Read Article

How to Choose Sewing Machine Needles

Sewing machine needles can literally make or break your stitching, potentially causing broken threads, skipped stitches, fabric puckering, uneven seams or damage fabrics. Here are important tips to keep in... Read Article

How to Make Belt Loops

Belt loops are essential for keeping a belt in place on a garment. Who hasn't struggled to keep a belt in the proper position, or just tried to keep track... Read Article