If you’ve never learned how to sew a patch onto a backpack before, it might seem intimidating. It is a task worth remembering, though, because sewing is more secure than using adhesives. A stitched bond won’t weaken over time. Once you know how to attach a patch to a backpack, you’ll realize it’s simpler than …
Having a secret pocket is just as much fun for adults as it is for children. There is no reason, though, to pay tons of cash for a premade version. Read on and learn how to make a secret pocket in your jacket. What Is a Hidden Pocket? A hidden pocket is one that is …
Every year designers come up with a cute range of strappy tops and dresses. Many of these should be worn without a bra, leaving those women who need one without support. With this DIY, that’s about to change. Today you’ll learn how to sew a bra into a backless dress and prevent unsightly straps from …
Sewing alone can be a challenging task, but sewing without a guide can be even more difficult and for some of us with less experience, impossible. Patterns in sewing are the predetermined and pre-measured guides to lead our needle along the path to sewing success. Often these patterns are premade otherwise known as pre-graded patters …
I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re reading this article, you are trying to set up a sewing machine. You’re likely a novice just trying to figure all of this stuff out, and that’s 100% okay! Hopefully, this little, instructional article will help you along the way. Just to clarify, the purpose of …
Interfacing in sewing is a stiffening textile used to provide support and rigidness to the underside or “wrong” side of fabrics. This is a handy material that can make sewing specific garments simpler by creating a more sturdy fabric. There are many options when looking for the right interfacing to use for a project, so …
Sewing notions are the various tools used in the sewing trade. Any tool that assists in the creation of a sewn or handcrafted work is referred to as a notion. In this new 21st century era of craftsmanship, there are so many high-tech notions to choose from that it can be very overwhelming starting out. …
A common rookie mistake people make when they first start sewing is not properly preparing their fabrics. Before you put in all the time and effort to create that impressive end product, know the fabrics you are using and what you are using them for so you know if they need to be washed. There …
There it sits, your latest sewing project, waiting for the finishing touches. But all those buttonholes still to be done, your heart sinks. What were you thinking? Surely it would look just as good with Velcro instead of buttons, wouldn’t it? Then again, the buttons you’ve selected are the perfect finishing touch. The days of …
Did you know that around 85 percent of all women are wearing the wrong size bra? For some women, it’s easy to find the right bra just by stepping into a store, but for a lot of women, it involves a shopping trip that calls for packing a lunch and planning a route map on …
