After sewing for many years now, I always seem to find myself reaching again and again for the same sewing tools to make my projects easier. In this round-up, I’m passing along 10+ of the sewing tools and notions I think are most essential to have in your arsenal. Did you receive a new sewing…
Sewing Techniques
10 Must-Know Sewing Tips
Make every sewing project a success by following these 10 essential sewing tips and tricks. Great information for beginners and pros alike! Regardless of whether you are new to sewing or are a seasoned sewing veteran, there are so many important things to keep in mind to make your sewing projects a success! I’ve compiled…
How to Sew Openings Closed by Hand with a Ladder Stitch
A ladder stitch is the very best way to sew openings closed by hand! Learn how to hand sew a ladder stitch with this step-by-step photo guide. If you ever have wanted to make a pillow but have been intimidated by the hand stitching involved, today’s tutorial for how sew a ladder stitch (sometimes called…
How to Sew Mitered Corners (The Easy Way!)
Learn how to sew mitered corners with this easy method that produces polished, professional results every time! Use this step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you every step of the way. Sewing mitered corners used to intimidate me–until I learned a clever shortcut method for making the task a breeze! Today, I’m going to show you…
The Best Way to Sew Bias Tape
Without a doubt, one of my favorite trims to work with when sewing is bias tape. I love that it can add such a professional flair to a project with a minimal investment of time and effort! Today, I am going to share some of my favorite bias tape tips and tricks, including my fool-proof…
6 Handy Sewing Tools You Might Not Already Own
This post contains affiliate links. I absolutely love sewing, and the only thing that can sweeten my experience any time I sit down to work on a project are ingenious tools that help make any sewing task a little easier. The tools I am sharing today go beyond the tried-and-true mainstays of any sewing arsenal…
8 Helpful Tips for Cutting Out Sewing Projects
I have a confession to make: As much as I love to sew, there are many times when I find the process of cutting out to be absolutely, positively tedious! Over time, I’ve come up with ways to streamline that portion of each project, and today I’m sharing favorite tips and tricks to make cutting…
Fox Appliqué Design (Free Templates!)
Nothing can give a sweeter, more homespun feel to a sewing project better than appliqué, and if you think doing professional, high-quality appliqué requires a fancy, expensive sewing machine, think again! Requiring just a few small scraps of fabric, my fox appliqué design can be added to wearable items, home decor items and more, and…
Creativity U: How to Sew a Boxed Corner
Did you know that it is possible to turn two flat pieces of fabric into a dimensional tote or bag with one little tweak? The secret: boxed corners! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sew a boxed corner (also referred to as a box corner) but have never known where to start, today’s…
7 Time-Saving Sewing Tricks
One of my continual challenges is finding ways to maximize the limited creative time I have at my disposal. Between cleaning house, playing with my kiddos and keeping up with my blogging business, sometimes it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in any creative time at all! Fortunately, when…