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.
Hexagon Quilt Top
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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.
Gathered Ruffle
The gathered ruffle is a classic embellishment technique used in garments, craft projects and home decoration. Learn how to create it and some its different variations.
Stem Stitch
The stem stitch is a basic but versatile stitch to learn if you want to get into embroidery or decorative hand stitching. It's great for doing outlines and lettering.
Bias Sewing
If you want to try bias sewing but find it intimidating, then watch this video first. I'll cover what makes bias sewing special and what you'll need to consider before you jump in.
Drawstring Hood
Learn how to sew the hood section when making a hoodie. This tutorial will show you how to make it a drawstring hood and with a lining.