Myra at So Sew Easy shares the best fabrics to use for your sewing projects! Working with certain fabrics for beginners could make your first sewing project a sure success! As you start to go beyond the invisible border of buying clothes and getting ready enter the wonderful world of sewing, it is important to…
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 – An Easy way to Apply Bias Tape to Your Next V-Neck Project
Myra at So Sew Easy shares a quick and easy tutorial on how to apply bias tape to create your next v-neck shirt. This technique can be use when you don’t want to sew a collar to your garment, making the garment lighter and easier to style ,which is perfect for the warmer days of summer! Click…
Sewing Tip – How to use the Pintuck Presser Foot!
If you’re looking to add some decorative stitches to your sewing project, Myra at So Sew Easy shares how to use the pintuck sewing machine presser foot to achieve some pretty cool results! Accurate and straight sewing has never been easier with this simple addition to the machine. Often seen in heirloom sewing mixed in with other decorative…
Sewing Tip – 10 Tips for Buying a Sewing Machine
Myra at So Sew Easy submitted 10 helpful tips to consider when buying your next sewing machine… Buying a sewing machine, is a big decision. I know it is the same for most of us. If I buy well, hopefully the new machine will be lifelong investment and even something I can give to my daughter eventually. Here…
Sewing Tip – How to sew With Denim
Myra at So Sew Easy shares tips oh how to sew with denim. Denim is a very strong, long-lasting fabric that has been extremely popular for over 100 years. If you need to tailor your denim or have a tear, you must arm yourself with high quality thread and very sharp, strong needles. Average thread…
Sewing Tip – How to Take Your Measurements for a Sewing Pattern
Strikes My Fancy shows you how to measure yourself for a successful sewing pattern fitting. This is part one of a pattern fitting series! And she shows you how to measure properly for the most accurate measurements. The tutorial includes a measurement chart and plenty of photos to explain the measurements. Read more here… Is there a product, or…
Clear Vinyl – 5 Things you Should Know : Sewing Tip
How to sew with clear vinyl so that your projects don’t come apart and can withstand frequent use. Here are 5 things you should know before you start your sewing project. Selecting vinyl for your project is important – here are a few examples of the vinyl thickness or gauge needed for your projects: 6 gauge –…
Sewing Tip – How to sew with Canvas Fabric
This sewing tip is submitted by Petro at Creative Homemaking on how to sew with canvas fabric. Follow these simple, easy tips for sewing with canvas, and you’ll soon be able to successfully make any fun projects that require canvas, for you and your home! Read more here… Is there a sewing product, or a sewing technique…
Sewing Tip – How to Make Corded Handbag Handles
Have you wondered how to make purse handles? Well Petro at Creative Homemaking submitted this sewing tip on how to make corded handbag handles. You can learn how to sew sturdy handles for handbags and totes. This simple tutorial will teach you how to make corded fabric handles the easy way! Read more here… Is there…
Sewing Tip – How to add a Lining to any bag
Myra at So Sew Easy submitted this guide for adding a lining to any bag… Making a simple tote bag is probably one of the best introductory sewing projects, but where do you go after that? The amazing, simple, way of lining a tote can be applied to the simplest, and the most complicated purses…
Jean Skirt Upcycle
I remember turning a pair of jeans into a short skirt in the late 70’s it was fun then and now this style is back in fashion. I saw that the Diesel jean shop sells this skirt for $180 and I’ve seen others on the market for $300. A friend asked me to create this look…
New Textile Designs – Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Before I show you the three new textiles designs I want to update you on my first round of Spoonflower swatches. The swatches arrived last week and the colors and designs look Great! So I’m happy to announce that my Spoonflower Shop is officially open with my first designs, which offers international shipping too! I’m in love with the marbling…
LaCartera Designs 
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