Category: Helpful Sewing Tips

Sewing techniques and products I’ve found helpful. I hope these tips will save you time and frustration along the way. If you have a sewing tip or product review go to the “Submit Sewing Tip Page.”

Sewing Tip – Hoodie Tutorial and Free Pattern


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a free adorable hoodie pattern and tutorial. I love, love, love this fabric and the design! Save this for later!   Myra says ” Hoodies are super popular these days. They are very functional and can be worn not only as work-out wear but also on any trip to…

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Sewing Tip – Tassel Tutorial


Myra at So Sew Easy shares three ways to make a tassel. You can also use these tips to add that extra decorative flair to your pre-made tassels too! Save this for later! Myra says ” Here are three ways to make an easy tassel. Tassels have been made and used for centuries from the times of…

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Sewing Tip – How to Transform a Sweater into a Cardigan.


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a refashion tutorial and video on how to transform your sweater into a cardigan. The outcome is marvelous! Save this for later! Myra says ” This is a tutorial on how to refashion and transform a sweater into a cardigan. Just in case you got a sweater stashed away in the…

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Sewing Tip – How to Gather Fabric and add Ruffles


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a tutorial on how to gather fabric and add ruffles properly. I love adding ruffles to little girls dresses, but I have stayed away from tulle. Now this tutorial will help me take on the challenge and I hope it’s helpful to you. Save this for later!   Myra says “Some…

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Sewing Tip – Pincushion Tutorial


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a scrappy Valentine’s Day pincushion tutorial from Stephanie at Swoodson.  You can never have too many pincushions… Save this for later!   Stephanie from Swoodson says…” I have a quick, easy, scrappy Valentine’s Day pincushion tutorial for you. This pincushion is on the large side, so it won’t slide down in…

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Sewing Tip – Free Sexy Dress Pattern and Tutorial


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a tutorial on how to make this sexy dress for Valentine’s Day and you can download the PDF pattern for Free! I think this dress is perfect for any date night. Pin this for later!   Myra says… “This Valentine’s Day, we have something special for you –something sweet or something racy– with a free…

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Sewing Tip – Make a Stylish Pair of Sweatpants


Myra at So Sew Easy shares a FREE pattern and tutorial to make a pair of stylish sweatpants. Save this for later!   Myra says… “The fit of the pattern is not the trend of these days which is for thick leggings with pockets. These sweatpants are more in the traditional (read practical) style and have more room around the…

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Sewing Tip – How to Make a Double Welt Pocket


Five Lines to Double Welt Pocket Perfection! I know most of you have made a welt Pocket and I know from my own experience it can get a little challenging , but adding a double welt pocket to a blazer gives your project such a nice tailored and polished look! Myra at So SEW Easy shares “how to…

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Sewing Tip – Free Kimono Top Pattern and Tutorial


 Myra at So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and FREE PDF pattern for this versatile Kimono top! Myra says “the kimono top is the perfect alternative for casual Friday at the office. It is super easy to make and a great gift. You can also wear it over a swimsuit, a turtleneck, or a pretty tank…

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Make a Long Cardigan With This Free Pattern – Sewing Tip


Myra continues to share lots of tutorials with me and I’m so happy to share them with you!  I’ve been looking to make a cardigan for myself  for sometime now and I finally get the chance! Check it out and save this for later! Myra at So SEW Easy has shared this free long cardigan pattern and…

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