Myra at So Sew Easy shares a tutorial on how to make handbag handles using your scrap fabric. “The strips need to be 60″ in length by 2″wide. This length is enough to make a 22″ bag handle. You can sew a few scraps together that complement your bag to reach the length required. I am…
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 – DIY Anti-Pickpocket Handbag
Myra at So Sew Easy shares the Anti pickpocket bag: FREE pattern, tutorial, and video sew-along. The anti-pickpocket bag is made of fabric with twisted handles. “This will not only be an attractive addition to your wardrobe but also super functional if you’re traveling or spending time in crowded places. The twisted fabric handles are…
Sewing Tip – Free Easy Princess Dress Pattern
Myra at So Sew Easy says “Little girls often want to feel like princesses and I always got true enjoyment of watching my girl wearing a costume I have made. For moms or grandmothers with similar requirements, here’s is an easy one. I have lined it because the netting could become itchy around the armhole….
Sewing Tip – 8 Ways to Attach PATCHES on Clothes
Sarina at Sewing Guide to Fashion shares 8 different ways to patch fabric for mending as well as decorating clothes like jeans. You may want to Pin this for later! There are many reasons why you might want to sew patches on your clothes. Primary reason why many youngsters consider sewing patches on their clothes is –…
Sewing Tip – Why you Need a Punch Plier in Your Sewing Kit!
Have you struggled with punching holes in your sewing or craft project? If SEW the Strengthened Punch Plier is just what you need in your sewing kit! If you apply rivets, snaps, studs, or need to start holes in thick layers of fabric or other craft projects you may want to look at this a little closer. With this revolving…
Enter the Roostery Home Décor Shop Giveaway! – (Closed)…
The 4th Blogiversary Celebration and Textile Giveaway continues… The Roostery Giveaway is Ending Soon…. I’m offering your choice of colors and designs from my textile designs from my Roostery Home Décor Shop to one lucky follower! You select the fabric design and color for the pillows, tea towels, cocktail or dinner napkins from my Roostery shop and I will have it shipped to you. More options available!…
Blogiversary – Roostery Home Décor Shop Giveaway! (Closed)
The 4th Blogiversary Celebration and Textile Giveaway continues… Last week’s giveaway was from my Spoonflower shop and this week I’m offering a selection of my textile designs from my Roostery Home Décor Shop to one lucky follower! You select the fabric design for the pillows, tea towels, cocktail or dinner napkins from my Roostery shop and I will have it shipped to you. International and U.S. participants…
Blogiversary Textile Giveaway! (Closed) Winner Announced on January 16th!
I’m celebrating my 4 year Blogiversary and I wouldn’t have anything to celebrate if it wasn’t for YOU! So I decided to share my love of textiles with one lucky follower! You decide which fabrics, Wallpaper or gift wrap designs you want from my Spoonflower shop and I will have it shipped to you. International and U.S. participants…
Top 16 Viewed Sewing Tips in 2016
The sewing tips shared this year really made our sewing lives easier from organizing to helpful tools and tricks to use that really saves time. I haven’t used a sewing pattern in years with the exception of last year when I downloaded a PDF pattern of a cute skirt. Most of the time I create my own patterns…
Sewing Tips – My Favorite Video Clips of the Week
If you want to learn how to sew and clip curves Wendi Gratz from Shine Happy Sewing will give you a quick tutorial and practice tips in this video. It’s the season for wearing ponchos and Charlotte shares her knowledge of making ponchos in this “Poncho Power” video. I enjoyed chatting with Charlotte and she made…
Sewing Tip: What’s a Straight Stitch Foot?
Do you find that you can’t keep your stitches straight? Do find that the regular sewing machine foot is a little to wide to maneuver in-between or around sewing obstacles spaces? Well I found that these problems disappear when I use the straight stitch foot! So what is a Straight Stitch Foot? It provides a guide for you and…
Sewing Tip – Things you Should Know About Silk Satin
Myra from Sew So Easy says that sewing with silk satin one of the most expensive types of cloth is the perfect choice when you want to create something very grand and luxurious! Classy and comfortable, it is no wonder that after all these years, silk satin is still considered as one of the best…
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