I'd like to make fabric napkins to match my new placemats. Can I finish the edges on my serger? Using a serger is an ideal way to finish napkins, and you can make dozens of them quickly and easily. … [Read more...] about Stitching Fabric Napkins on Your Serger
Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Tips & Techniques
Twin Needle Sewing on Knit Fabric
I'm trying to hem a knit shirt with my twin needle, but the stitches aren't consistent and sometimes miss on one row of stitching. What's wrong? Twin needles make wonderful machine hems as they … [Read more...] about Twin Needle Sewing on Knit Fabric
Unconventional Fabric Sources for your Sewing Projects
With National Sewing Month 2010 drawing to a close, we've released a new SEW-lutions Guideline to give you some out-of-the-box ideas fabric ideas for your next sewing project. Have sweaters you don't … [Read more...] about Unconventional Fabric Sources for your Sewing Projects
Layered, Tattered and Stitched – mixed media sewing & crafting
Mixed media artist Ruth Rae's Layered, Tattered & Stitched is part sewing, part paper-crafting. If you have interest in both skills, the projects and techniques in this fun book are a great way to … [Read more...] about Layered, Tattered and Stitched – mixed media sewing & crafting
Buying a Sewing Machine
Are you looking to purchase a new sewing machine? If you're considering trading up, adding a new machine, buying your first machine, or buying a sewing machine as a gift, we have a SEW-lutions … [Read more...] about Buying a Sewing Machine
Piece in the Hoop – Machine Embroidery and Quilting
Machine embroidery and quilting enthusiasts listen up--you can now piece in the hoop. Written by designer Larisa Bland, Piece in the Hoop shows you how, and she's not alone in that adventure. This … [Read more...] about Piece in the Hoop – Machine Embroidery and Quilting
The Wrapping Scarf Revolution – Asian Styled Scarf Wrapping Techniques
A long standing Asian tradition, wrapping gifts and making other creations from scarves is now easy to follow with Patricia Lee's book The Wrapping Scarf Revolution. Using scarves and fabric lengths … [Read more...] about The Wrapping Scarf Revolution – Asian Styled Scarf Wrapping Techniques
Short on Sewing Time? – Sewing Projects Under 30 Minutes
It seems that we all wish for more time to sew, but if you don't have any way to add more than 24 hours to the day, think about another option. If you break down your sewing tasks into small "bits," … [Read more...] about Short on Sewing Time? – Sewing Projects Under 30 Minutes
Piping as an Edge Finish on a Garment
Can I use piping as the finish on a neckline edge? How do I make the underside look neat? Piping can be used to finish any edge and you can find the specifics in Guideline 11.305. It protects the … [Read more...] about Piping as an Edge Finish on a Garment
Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric
When we have a passion for fabric and fashion, we're always looking for new ways to showcase our favorite hobby and Heidi Pridemore's Fabric Jewelry offers new options. Even if you've never made … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric
Making Vintage Accessories
If you love the appeal of vintage accessories and fabrics, this book will delight. Written by Emma Brennan, Making Vintage Accessories looks at designs from the 1920's to the 1960's. While some of us … [Read more...] about Making Vintage Accessories
Sewing with Sequined Fabric
I'd like to sew a dress from sequined fabric, but have no idea to work with it. Can you help? Real sequined fabric has the small paillettes sewn onto a base cloth, either by hand or by machine. … [Read more...] about Sewing with Sequined Fabric