Helpful sewing tip – Page 4 – LaCartera Designs

Sewing Tip- How to Make Custom Sewing Labels

Mayra at So Sew Easy experimented with different sewing label styles and shares inexpensive ways you can make your own custom sewing labels! “There are so many nice label shops out there, especially on Etsy. I’ve been wanting to get some custom sewing labels for myself for some time now, but for wanting so many different styles, it would cost me…

Sewing Tip- Cheap PDF Pattern Storage Ideas

I found cheap PDF pattern storage supplies at the Dollar Store where everything is a dollar! It is definitely worth the trip if you’re looking to organize your craft supplies too! Here are a couple of ideas I found useful for storing PDF patterns. Pin this for later! I thought it would be fun to cover file storage boxes…

Sewing Tip: Quick fix & No Seam Ripper Needed

My first epic sewing failure in 2016 & my 2 step quick fix! As I’m in the happy sewing zone looking at the crisp curves and edges I just finished on the sling bag flap, I noticed that there’s something wrong with this flap! After pressing the seams I see what happened. Do you see the mistake? Well, the magnetic snap is on…

Top 10 Sewing Tips in 2015!

The Top 10 popular sewing tips and product reviews shared here in 2015! If you are a sewing enthusiast the tips were complied for your reference. Click on the photos below to get the link of the tip you’re interested in viewing. Save or pin this for later! Here’s a special thank you to Debbie at So Sew Easy for her frequent contribution and…

Sewing Tip- Kraft Tex Paper Fabric

Have you Ever Heard of Kraft Tex? So Sew Easy explores the versatility of Kraft Tex, which is described as a paper fabric designed to be used in all sorts of mixed media, paper crafting, and sewing projects.When crumpled and washed or soaked, then it takes on a leather-like appearance and is ideal for creating bags, wallets, tags,…

Sewing Tip- How to use Kem Snaps

Do you know what Kam snaps are? Have you ordered them before? Do you know how to use them? If the answer is No… Sew So Easy and Laura at Crafty Hour provides you with a wonderful introduction to where and how to use Kam snaps, with examples of the snaps being set by a press and…

Sewing Tip- How to sew With Vinyl

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…

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…