You'll have to break out that seam ripper at one time or another. Make sure you use this handy tool with minimum damage to your fabric and learn quick ways to get the job done so you can get back to sewing.
Seam Ripper
Tag: hem
Working With Denim
Denim is popular fabric because of its durability and style, but it can also cause problems due to its weight. Don't let that discourage you from making jeans, jackets, and other garments. Get some handy tips before diving in.
Hemming Knit Fabric
Are you tired of your hems looking wavy or stretched out on knit fabric? Our video offers some tips and tricks so your knit garments turn out looking their best.
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.
Split Hoodie Pockets
Don't walk around with cold hands, learn how to sew split pockets for your hoodie. This variation of a patch pocket is easy to accomplish and will make your garment even better.
Rolled Hem
A perfect hem for chiffon and silk, learn how to create the elegant rolled hem without a special machine presser foot.
Jacket Hem Band
Adding a hem band to your garment? A hem band is a strip of fabric found at the bottom of your garment which helps finish the edge, along with the lining, plus it's a nice style detail. Watch to see how I add it to a jacket.
Curved Hems
Hemming a curve is not necessarily the same as hemming a straight edge. This video will demonstrate three different methods you can use so your curves look nice and professional.
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.
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.