Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Sewing In Bulk Quantities! I'm excited to share the things I've learned with you as well as pick up new tips and suggestions from the group. Maybe you're asking - "Why would I want to sew in bulk?" There are a few reasons... First, maybe you want to sell items you make at a craft fair, in an Etsy shop, or in local retail. Second, maybe you're considering donating a bunch of items to a charity during the holidays (which will result in lot's of happy little girls and boys!), or maybe you just want to make a large wardrobe for your collection - a girl can never have too many pairs of jeans, right?!
Hi Everyone! This week I'm going to share a tutorial for adding a cargo pocket to any thing you might desire. Maybe you want to add pockets to a basic pair of pants to give them a more rugged outdoorsy look, or you'd like to add a pocket to the front of a basic tote bag. This style pocket is pretty easy to add to pretty much anything!
Hi Everyone! This week I have a fun and easy pocket style to share with you - Hidden side seam pockets! This tutorial can work for any garment for any size doll or person, it's super easy to add a pocket into an existing side seam.
Hi Everyone! This week we I'm excited to share my tips and techniques for sewing both slash pockets and patch pockets. Both styles are commonly found on jeans, but can be used in a veriety of othe garments.
Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a deep dive into the topic of "Perfect Pockets"? Throughout this month long topic I'll share with you my tips and tricks for sewing a variety of pocket types, topstitching tips, placement tips, and more ...
Hi Everyone! We round out this months topic with a closer look at using eyelets to create a lace up closure... Similar to buttonholes, eyelets may seem a bit intimidating. Cutting a hole into your almost finished garment is always a bit nerve-racking but with a few careful preperation tips you'll be able to apply these with confidence! Watch the video below for a full tutorial on how to use and eyelat setting tool called a Crop-o-dile to add eyelets to your garment.
Hi Everyone! I'm sure many of us have a fear of sewing buttonholes. That moment when you've sewn up your entire garment, hours of meticulous attention to detail, it looks perfect, you're so excited, then you relize the final step could literally destroy your entire piece! What to do, do you dare try to sew those buttonholes by machine, should you just go with snaps? Oh the torture! Haha, just kidding(well a little bit!)...