Feeling intimidated by the sewing machine blind hem stitch. Or are you struggling to get it truly invisible? Then this thorough step-by-step tutorial is for you. I’m a massive fan of this stitch and use it on everything, including many…
Feeling intimidated by the sewing machine blind hem stitch. Or are you struggling to get it truly invisible? Then this thorough step-by-step tutorial is for you. I’m a massive fan of this stitch and use it on everything, including many…
Have your precious cutting mat gotten all warped and curvy? And perhaps it got even worse when you tried to fix it, with the warped areas spreading all over the mat? Well, I’m here to offer you a simple solution…
A buff is a tubular scarf that offers both warmth and protection. It’s very easy to sew and can be done on a regular sewing machine and a serger, and in this tutorial, I’ll show both versions. Best fabrics for…
Here you’ll learn how to hem on a coverstitch machine after the side seams are sewn which is perfect to use if you are hemming a t-shirt, a dress or some other garments that have a pretty big opening. Hemming…
You need to properly secure a coverstitch seam, because, unlike a sewing machine, you cannot backstitch on a coverstitch machine. So if the thread ends are not secured, the seam will unravel quickly. Fortunately, there are several ways to finish…
Belt loops on jeans can feel a bit intimidating since it can be hard to get the stitching right on all those bulky layers. But don’t worry, this tutorial will show you how to make sewing belt loops a relatively…
Hemming stretchy knits can be a challenge and the narrow leg opening on a pair of leggings makes it even trickier so in this tutorial I will focus on the various ways you can hem your AIla leggings. Hemming with…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew together and attach the waistband to the Aila leggings, or any pair of leggings really. Getting the waistband right is probably the trickiest bit when it comes to sewing regular leggings,…
In this Aila Sew-Along tutorial, I’ll talk about the best seams for sewing leggings and then show you the full assembly process of how to sew the crotch and inseam. So let’s get started! A guide to stretch seams for…
Picking the right activewear fabric is hugely important when it comes to sewing workout leggings. So in order to succeed with the Aila leggings or any other sewing pattern for activewear leggings, we need to understand fabric properties and what…
For the Velo Knit Cap sewing pattern, you can create a very neat looking mock flat-lock seam on a regular sewing machine. This type of seam keeps the bulk to a minimum and is pretty much chafe-free too. So it’s…
1. Stretch more in the curves 2. Stretch less on straight areas 3. Use the plush side out (feels nicer) 4. Baste the elastic first (makes it easier) Baste by hand Or machine baste Open the elastic and baste from…