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.
Gathered Ruffle
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Decorative Trim 101
Whether it's lace, ruffles, ribbon or fringe, sewing with decorative trim can be creative and fun. This video covers the basics on the types you'll find at your local fabric store and different ways to sew with them to make your projects unique.
Lattice Smocking
Lattice smocking is a cool fabric manipulation technique that is created by sewing folds of fabric together. This is done through the use of hand sewing and creates a elegant design on the front of the fabric.
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.
Free Motion Sewing
You don't need a special machine or tools to do basic free motion sewing. Many home machines are capable of doing it and it can create really cool looks such as outlining patterns, sewing unique designs or even doing monogramming. With free motion sewing, you can sew in any direction and this video shows you how.
Cretan Stitch
This tutorial will show you how to do the open and closed cretan stitch. Expand your hand embroidery repertoire to include this awesome looking hand stitch.
Screen Printing
Embellish your t-shirts, bags and fabric by screen printing your own designs. Using common craft items, you can create your own amazing templates for ultimate creativity.
Distressing Jeans
Distressing jeans is fun and therapeutic. We'll show you common tools you can use to achieve different looks for wrecking your denim.