Sewing details

Instead of buying soutache you can make your own soutache with fabric! Use DIY fabric soutache to embellish your clothes.

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.

I long for an haute couture sleeve. That is, I crave a sleeve that is custom-fitted to my arm and shoulder and that works within the garment’s armscye. After years—or…

KZ from Kzjostudio shows how you can create a beautiful shell edge finish on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty finish for arm and neck holes. It uses a lingerie stitch found on many sewing machin…

I have a few refashioning projects to showcase this month. One of the things I like about refashioning garments, is that there is usually a story involved. The projects come with a shot of nostalgia. Back in April I previewed a wedding dress I had taken on as a refashioning project. Our bride Jamie really wanted to wear her mother's wedding dress. I don't think she actually liked the dress all that much (and her fiance actively disliked it), but she really liked the idea of wearing something…

Learn unique techniques that will enhance your next quilt! These vintage sewing techniques will raise the surface of your quilt and truly impress. We’ll learn heirloom smocking techniques, t…