If you're just getting started in sewing and are confused when walking into a fabric store, watch this video to get a breakdown of fabric types and what they're used for. Pick out your next fabric with ease.
Fabric Overview
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Hemline Zipper
Alter your sewing patterns to accommodate adding a zipper to the hemline. This is a great style detail to add to your garments and is not difficult to do.
Foundation Paper Piecing
Learn the beautiful quilting technique of foundation paper piecing. Use those scraps and quilt some unique designs that would be hard to achieve with traditional quilting techniques.
Seam Allowance
What is seam allowance? Why is it important? How do you sew an accurate seam allowance? When you're first learning how to sew, you will naturally have a lot of questions. This video will tell you everything you need to know about a sewing basic: seam allowance.
Sewing Machine Darning
Learn how to mend those pesky holes on your sewing machine in a snap. Darning woven fabrics have never been so quick and easy.
Sewing with Faux Fur
Afraid faux fur will be too much of a challenge for you to sew with? It's not as difficult as you think and the results can turn out beautiful. Make sure your next jacket, teddy bear, or home decor look amazing by watching some of our tips and tricks to working with faux fur.
Palestrina Stitch
The Palestrina is a textured decorative stitch that makes a beautiful addition to hand embroidery. Learn how to master this unique stitch in no time.
Pressing 101
Pressing is one of the most important aspects in sewing your projects. Learn the difference between pressing and iron and other useful tips.
Fleece Quillow
Is it a blanket or is it a pillow? It's both! Learn to make your own fleece quillow, a fleece blanket that transitions into a convenient pillow. These are easy and make super gifts for friends and family.