Sewists often get intimidated when thinking about sewing on a zipper, but the truth is that learning how to sew a zipper with a sewing machine is not at all difficult once you learn a few basic tips. Yes, you can sew a zipper by hand, but doing this with a machine is both faster […] Read more…

When you’re a sewer, it means learning how to sew a variety of patterns, sizes, shapes, and textures. One of the things that scares a lot of beginning sewers is learning how to sew rounded corners, but it really doesn’t have to be that intimidating. To learn how to sew rounded corners, it just takes […] Read more…

Appliques are a unique and beautiful way to add a little pizzazz to any project you’re working on, but if you’re wondering how to apply an applique with a sewing machine correctly, not to worry because it is much easier than you think.  At one time, sewers thought the only way to get an applique […] Read more…

When you’re covering a frame with fabric or otherwise working on a sewing project that has corners, doing them correctly is crucial. Otherwise, the corners can bunch up and look unattractive, not to mention become difficult to work with. But a mitered corner takes care of those problems, and learning how to sew no fail mitered […] Read more…

There are all sorts of darts that you can sew on a garment and they are there mostly to give the garment a little bit of shape. Learning how to sew darts in a shirt isn’t as complex as it might sound; in fact, even a beginner can do it in most cases. You just […] Read more…

If you’re a sewer, you already know how important your seams are, regardless of the project at hand. Knowing how to sew French seams is also important because you never know when you’ll need to use this specialized type of seam. Fortunately, they are super easy once you learn them, and they can be used for […] Read more…

If you’re a beginner sewing enthusiast, you already know you’re going to need some basic tools and supplies to get started. Seamstresses are always adding to their sewing kits because that’s half the fun of being able to sew, but when we’re talking about the must-have items that you can’t get started without having, the […] Read more…

The term “gathering” fabric means to shorten the length of a strip of fabric in order for the longer piece to be attached to a shorter piece. Used mostly in clothing to manage fullness, some examples include attaching a full sleeve to the cuff of a shirt. In fact, if you think about any item […] Read more…

Learning how to sew is not something you can learn overnight, but regardless of how you learn or who teaches you, there are some basic sewing skills that all sewers learn, at least in the beginning. In fact, these basic skills are usually considered the foundation for learning all other skills as you progress and […] Read more…