This is the first sewing tip post of the New Year, and you’re in for a fabulous treat! So Sew Easy teaches you how to make a gathered front top for yoga class, or everyday wear, using stretch fabric. Included is a video tutorial for beginners and a FREE pattern download! Learn how to mange knit stretch fabric, sew the perfect neck line, arm holes and princess…
Category: Sewing
Sewing Tip- Learn to use a twin needle
Learn how to use a twin needle for a professional finish. A video tutorial for hems, cuffs, necklines, and decorative stitches. How to use a twin needle I love it when I master new sewing skills. Being able to do something well makes the difference in my finished sewing, from looking a bit home-made to…
Submit your Sewing Tip
I recently started a Helpful Sewing Tip page. I wanted to reach out to everyone, because I think it would be great if the sewing community would share their tips and sewing product reviews. This would also be a great chance to learn from one another. Do you have a helpful sewing tip that has saved you time,…
Stop buying small spools of thread !
Do you wish you could use large spools of thread with a regular sewing machine? Well here’s helpful sewing tip…Use a wide mouth mason jar. You heard me…use a mason jar. I’ve stopped buying small spools of thread, because I got so tired of wondering… Did I use this spool in my last project? Do I…
Tips for Sewing Leather
The love hate relationship I have with sewing leather has forced me to seek help to improve this relationship. My problems were solved with a simple can of WD-40 and a leather sewing needle. That’s right WD-40, or you can use sewing machine oil. I read through many tips and watched YouTube videos that suggested buying a roller foot, or walking…
Free Sewing Supplies in Exchange for a Tutorial
I’ve been selected to participate in Totally Tutorials Free Supplies for Tutorials Exchange, and K & C Supplies is the gracious sponsor for this event. Thank you Totally Tutorials for making the connection! I’m so excited, because I just received my supplies today! If you love to sew, and need zippers, buttons, or zipper pulls click on the…
Blue Mood
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I wanted to share my latest fabric purchases with you. Yesterday, I went to my local JoAnn Fabric store. There were so many outdoor canvas fabrics to choose from at 50% off, I couldn’t resist the urge to buy! Since blue is my favorite color, I had to have these textiles. You know how I…
Design Inspiration
I’m getting a jump start on my new years resolutions. I am inspired to find my creative side once again. It has been hidden for sometime now, and I want my creative freedom back. If that is possible! So to get started, I’ve purchased a new sewing machine and with the help of my friends and…
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