You can easily add lining to my Tova mittens. I explain the simple way of sewing lining on the mittens in the instructions that come with the sewing pattern. But we all love to learn some next level sewing techniques, right?…
You can easily add lining to my Tova mittens. I explain the simple way of sewing lining on the mittens in the instructions that come with the sewing pattern. But we all love to learn some next level sewing techniques, right?…
Did you know that you can turn old sweaters into really cool knit hats? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a knit hat beanie using a sweater. And I can pretty much guarantee that everyone will think you knitted…
Topstitching can be kinda tricky to perfect, especially since the stitching is so visible. So this is definitely an area where it is easy to become a bit obsessive. But there are actually quite a few tricks to master this…
Want to make custom patches, but have no embroidery machine and perhaps only need a limited number? Then maybe my latest experiment could be of some use. It’s basically faking an embroidered patch using iron-on textile transfer film and some…
Adding a welt waistband pocket to a pair of activewear leggings is a simple way to create a pocket solution if your leggings sewing pattern lacks a pocket. And if you ask me, a pocket option should be mandatory on…
When sewing sleeveless dresses I prefer combining a one-piece facing with lining, to make sure that the lining doesn’t peek through the neck and sleeve opening. Not all patterns include this solution so I figured it could be useful to…
Using fusible interfacings made for knit fabrics is a great way to add structure and stability to your knit garments. There are several knit fusibles to choose from and it is important to pick the right type for each project.…
How to sew bound buttonholes in an easy and fail-proof way! Bound buttonholes are a gorgeous feature on any garment, but they can feel a bit intimidating to sew, especially since you have to cut through the fabric and there…
A coverstitch machine can be a fantastic tool for achieving professionals hemming when sewing knit garments. However skipped stitches, tension issues, uneven stitching and other problems are also pretty common occurrences on most coverstitch machines. Luckily there are some methods and…
This is my favourite method to sew necklines on knit tops that have a seam mid-front, such as twist tops and those with gathers in the seam. I’ve adapted this method from Burda’s instructions for these kinds of designs and since…
This is hands down the best method for sewing narrow hems on thin fabrics. The trick is to stitch a row of straight stitches close to the edge and then use that row of stitches as a guide when folding…
Earlier this year I finally stopped using my seam ripper for opening buttonholes and instead invested in a proper buttonhole cutter. The event that triggered that switch was listening to Sewing Out Loud’s episode about buttonholes, where the hosts Zede…