The slip stitch is an important hand sewing stitch to know. It's perfect for closing up those holes you leave in order to flip a project right side out. When done correctly, you'll never be able to tell where the hole was or even see the thread.
Slip Stitch
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Hemming Knit Fabric
Are you tired of your hems looking wavy or stretched out on knit fabric? Our video offers some tips and tricks so your knit garments turn out looking their best.
Drawstring Casing
Create a simple casing, using a seam as an opening, to create an easy way to cinch the top of bags with a drawstring.
Quilt Sandwich
After making your quilt top, the next step in the quilt making process is creating the quilt sandwich. This video covers putting your layers together and what to do with it after.
Hexagon Quilt Top
Hexagon quilts can be modern and beautiful, but their unique shape can make them a little tricky to sew. This tutorial will show you how to sew hexagons together on your machine to create a quilt top.
Squaring a Quilt Block
Before sewing all your quilt blocks together, you'll want to square them. This video tackles how to square a quilt block whether they're too big or too small.
Cutting Mat Maintenance
It may be considered self-healing, but your cutting mat can also suffer wear and tear due to frequent use. Learn the best way to take care of it and how to clean your mat so it'll stay in good condition for years.
Hair Scrunchie
Keep your hair out of your face with a fun project that is a fabric scrap buster. The hair scrunchie can be whipped out in no time at all and is a great project for beginners.
Sewing with Stretch Velvet
Stretch velvet combines the luxury of velvet with the comfort of knit, which sounds great but can also cause some sewing headaches. This video will offer tips and tricks for working with this fabric so you can create some lovely garments.