Give your embroidered flowers a 3-D look by using the cast on stitch to create individual petals. This is a gorgeous way to add texture to your hand embroidery designs.
Cast On Stitch
Videos
Raise a T-Shirt Neckline
Tired of tugging up your T-shirts with a low neckline? Raise them up! This video will show you a basic alteration you can do to raise a t-shirt neckline.
Unique Covered Button
Learn how to use a covered button kit in order to create creative buttons using fabric, trim and embroidery. There are endless possibilities for making unique buttons for all your projects.
History of the Pin Cushion
Have you ever wondered about the tomato pincushion? Join Professor Pincushion as she gives a fun brief history into this icon sewing tool, from its origin story to what we know and love today.
Linen Fabric
Linen fabric can be a dream to sew with, especially for beginners. Check out this video to get a general overview of sewing with linen so you know how to make the most of it. This tutorial covers care suggestions, cutting, marking, pressing, and also sewing machine settings.
Batting 101
When it comes to quilting, there can be a lot of battings to choose from. Get the basics to make sure you choose the right one for your project.
Hem Gauge – Hemming Tricks
Hemming can be a time consuming process but this video gives you a few tricks to make the process faster and easier, using basting stitches or a hem gauge.
Continuous Thread Sewing
Continuous thread stitching (a.k.a. continuous dart) is a nifty sewing technique in which the sewing machine sews with the bobbin thread only to avoid doing a back stitch at one end. It's helpful when sewing darts in sheer fabric.
Seam Allowance Grading
Creating garments isn't just about sewing seams. The steps in between are just as important, like seam allowance grading. This tutorial covers what seam allowance grading is, why it's done, and how to do it.