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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- 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…

Sewing Addiction?

I think I have a sewing addiction! I finished the three “Flouncy Bouncy Skirts” by So-Sew-Easy and now I’m ready to make one of her dress designs and another cute skirt. As soon as I finished the last skirt I started looking for fabric… It’s official I’m addicted! I love this skirt, because you can dress it…

Hit or Miss Follow-up

Here’s a quick follow-up to show the skirt and my attempt to coordinate! Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!

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,…

Sewing Tip- Why is the red ball on one end of the seam ripper?

Do you know why there’s a red ball on one end of the seam ripper? I can only remember using the seam ripper properly once! Usually I pick the seam completely apart, or I remove some of the seams and then I pull the rest of the seam apart with force when I’m frustrated. A friend posted this…

Whimsical Owl Pillow

I fell in love with this whimsical owl in Malaysia and she’s been staring at me for nearly a year. I’m the first to admit that I am not a painter, and when I tried my hand at the batik technique I was hooked. So when I was asked to create an owl pillow for…

Sewing Tip – Serger Cover Tutorial

Sew So Easy shows us how to sew your own cover for the Brother 1034d serger. Quick and simple project, make it lined or unlined. Add your own design elements and decoration. Use the tutorial or join Craftsy to download the FREE pattern. Read more… Do you have a favorite sewing product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing…