Using bias binding tape to finish off your products is not just a professional-looking finish but a way to add contrast and *bling* finish to your products without too much effort or expense. To know how to make bias binding tape not only saves you money but allows you to add colors that are NOT … Read more
Before you can get started with any sewing project, you will need some of the following equipment to get you started and assist with the completion of your project/garment. This is a general guide, and you will find that not all the items listed here are needed up front. Although, I think it is a … Read more
Once you have mastered the art fo adding a zipper to a project or a garment, the world is your oyster to endless possibilities of creations. To know how to sew a zipper with a professional finish is priceless and yet quite easy. There are so many items that you make that require the insertion … Read more
Learning the basics of dressmaking can be very exciting and know the different types of sewing stitches is just as important as sewing with a sewing machine. I will be showing you basic hand sewing stitches that will aid you with finishing off your garments with a tidy professional finish that only hand stitching can … Read more
Before you set forth and print your printable body measurement chart for sewing below, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. If it was that straightforward, there would be no need for this useful article. When sewing clothes for yourself or someone else, I assume you would like them … Read more
Getting to know your machine before you start sewing a garment will help long term with your sewing achievements and also a vital part of the learning process. For this reason, I have created a few sewing machine practice paper sheets for you to practice on and help you get to know your machine. These … Read more
There are many different types of seam finishes you can choose from to give your seam a tidy finish. I will highlight the most commonly used basic seams used today, and when you should use them. Finishing off your seams is probably one of the most important parts of the sewing process. How you finish … Read more