Get a fashion stitch fix by adding embroidery to your favorite denim garments. Embroidery instructor Kat McTee shares the important tools and tips you’ll need to succeed. First, Kat leads a discussion on the main types of stabilizers available for use in garment stitching and advises on her favorite type to use with denim. Then she recommends her favorite needle for embroidering on heavy material before finally discussing the best places to embroider on a pair of jeans to both make it easy on yourself and show off your handiwork.
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Using Facings Instead of Binding on Your Quilts
Learning how to add facings to finish the edges of your quilt instead of using binding. This versatile method is perfect for mini quilts used as table runners and placemats, and for art quilts that won’t be handled excessively. Quilting expert Kelly Ashton shows you how to prepare, attach and hand finish the facings, step…
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Creating Crochet I-Cord for Borders & Embellishment
Bring I-cord into your bag of skills for garments, accessories and home decor! Crochet designer Shannon Leigh Roudhán guides you through all the steps for crochet I-cords, starting with Romanian cord. Want to conquer cords for gorgeous borders? Follow along with Shannon and find out how to create the same styles as attached I-cords. The…
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Crocheted Flip-Flop Embellishments
Designer Linda Permann crochets a decorative edging to sandal straps to dress up your feet. These flip-flops will have you dancing in no time. This project is a great use of those special yarns you have in your stash as well as leftover yarns from completed projects. In this video, crochet expert Linda Permann shows…
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Set-In Seams & Fabrics for Quilts
With the guidance of pro quilter Kelly Ashton, learn how Y-seams (also known as set-in seams) are used to bring blocks together, and find out how to work with bias edges to minimize distortion. Kelly also shares the keys to success when working with directional fabric.
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