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.
Sewing with Faux Fur
Basic Video
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.
Bias Tape – Continuous Method
Learn how to make bias tape using the continuous method and never settle for using boring bias tape again. With a standard fat quarter, you can get about four yards of bias tape and there are so many cute prints you can use for binding your projects.
Colonial Pet Costume
Want to make your pet look like George Washington? Make our Colonial Gentleman pet costume using felt and trim. Free pattern available to download.
Costume Arm Guard
Create some custom arm guards for your costume with a basic pattern based on your own measurements. This tutorial will give you a basic foundation and then you can make it as elaborate as your costume needs are.
Lining for Skirt with Slit – Vent Extension
Wondering how to put a lining in a skirt with a slit - vent extension? This tutorial removes the mystery and takes you step-by-step through the process.