So Sew Easy shares sewing tips for sewing with Vinyl. ” I’m excited about sewing with this new material and making bags that look a little bit different. I’d heard that vinyl was difficult to sew with so I’ve been putting it off until I could assemble the right supplies. Before you jump right in, here are…
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- Why you need an Applique Pressing Sheet
So Sew Easy shares how to save time in the sewing room. “Sewing is a great hobby. You can pick up a quick project and sew for 10-15 minutes then come back to it tomorrow, next week, even next year. Or you can sit and sew full-on for the full weekend if you like. Your sewing…
Sewing Tip- Pressing Tools
So Sew Easy shares her favorite pressing tools that will make your life easier! “I have collected a few (and others are coming soon in my sewing room.) I’m showing you my favorite tools and how I use them, to save you a bit of the learning curve”… Read more here… Is there a product, or…
Sewing Tip- How to sew a fly Front Zipper Video
So Sew Easy shares how to sew a fly front zipper video. “There is no need to be deterred by that fly front zipper – you can do it. When learning a new skill, you can always practice on scraps first before using that new skill on your real project. Watch me showing you how to…
Sewing Tip- How to sew Double Ended Darts
So Sew Easy shares a tip on how to mark and sew double ended darts…”Have you seen this shape of dart before? It will typically appear at the waistline in a dress that doesn’t have a seam at the waist. You might find them on the front, on the back or both. They add in…
Sewing Tip- Use Magazine Boards to Organize Fabric
The perfect fabric organizing tip! My fabric drawer looks similar to this but I painstakingly folded each piece and now I can possibly store even more fabric using magazine boards to organize my fabric. I give this idea an A+++! So Sew Easy “Messy fabric annoys me a lot but I found the perfect solution. You can buy these ‘magazine boards’ from Amazon. They…
Sewing Tip- Comparison of Different Types of Interfacing
So Sew Easy provides a great comparison of the different types of interfacing and their uses. Check out the video and pin this for later! Different types of interfacing and when to use them whether you sew bags or clothes, from time to time, you’ll need to use an interfacing on your projects and it can often…
Sewing Tip- How to Apply Metal Corners on Purse Flaps
Handbag Junkies the Bagmaker blog shares how to add metal corners as a finishing touch to a purse flap or wallet. Here’s an easy tutorial so that you can make your handbag look fabulous. Read more …. Save or Pin it for later! Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot! Stay…
Product Review – Vintage Singer Skirt Marker
Seam Ripper Joe…. and his Sewing Machine posted a picture of this vintage Singer Skirt Marker he bought for $6.00 (USD) at an estate sale this week and graciously allowed me to write about his great find. I was curious and amazed that I’ve never seen this invention and didn’t know that it existed. I immediately posted a comment “Does it measure the length? And What…
Sewing Tips: Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips
I’ve compiled the Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips viewed over the past two years. Check out the list, save or pin for later! #1) Brother sewing machine review.. Two years later and it’s still running like new by LaCartera. #2) Make your own gathered front top.. Free Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial by So-Sew-Easy. …
Sewing Tip- Tutorial: Make a non-slip Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Pad
So Sew Easy shares a quick tutorial: Place your foot pedal where you want it to go, more confident now that it’s going to stay in place better than it did before. Your back will thank you! Read more… Is there a product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot!…
Sewing Tip- How to Make Thread Belt Loops
So Sew Easy shares how to make thread belt loops. If you need some of those thread belt loops that you used to see on dresses to hold the belt, these add a nice touch, hold the belt where it should be when worn, and when you take it off… Read more here…. Is there a product,…
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