A while ago I bought Prym Wonder Tape, which is a narrow double sided tape intended for keeping fabric in place while topstitching. Getting the inside of a a waistband looking as good as the outside is always a challenge…
A while ago I bought Prym Wonder Tape, which is a narrow double sided tape intended for keeping fabric in place while topstitching. Getting the inside of a a waistband looking as good as the outside is always a challenge…
Are you frustrated with your coverstitch machine? Tired of skipped stitches and unpredictable results? I hear you! A coverstitch is a wonderful machine, especially for hemming knits and sewing binding. But it also comes with some challenges and a bit…
A tutorial on sewing french seams quickly, without any trimming or tricky measuring. This is a perfect method if have less time or just don’t want the extra work. French seams are beautiful, but can be quite time consuming…
How to sew your own DIY duvet covers. In this tutorial I go through all the steps on how to make your own duvet covers using fabric or vintage linen. So last weekend I did my second set of bedding…
To sew welt pockets on knits can be tricky due to the stretchy fabric. In this tutorial I show how you can achieve nice looking welt on soft knits. Step 1. Interface the area that will be cut into…
There are tons of advice on sewing the perfect dart and I think it is mostly up to personal preferences. But I want to share my preferred method for sewing darts that is also super quick – with minimal marking…
Let’s talk about seam allowance for knits. Seam allowance can be such a personal thing. Some like to use as little as possible while others prefer more generous amounts as an assurance if there are some fitting issues that need…
This is how you add adjustable elastic cord to a garment. Perfect for all sorts of activewear, like a windbreaker or ski jacket, fleece sweater or as a way to end the hems of hiking pants. To make adjustable cord…
The sewing part of my new yoga top was actually fairly quick, but the process before that final step was another story. Since I love behind the scenes-stories I thought it would be fun to share all the stuff that…
I got a comment a while back asking for suggestions on the best way to calculate the proper length of fold over elastic. This made me think I should do a post on how I sew fold over elastic. And…
In this guide to sewing jeans, I’ve collected all the tutorials I’ve done on how to make professional looking jeans. Sewing jeans can be quite daunting, especially if you aim to make them look like they were professionally made, but…
How to sew pockets For my wool jersey dress I did in-seam pockets which are done a little bit different compared to regular side pockets in woven fabrics. The main reason for that is the use of a stretch/serger/overlock stitch,…