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Double colored handle for a cosmetic bag or a handbag – tutorial
I really enjoy inventing new ways of sewing bags' details such as straps, pockets, etc. And when a new method is simple, quick to make and gives a nice effect - what more could you ask for 🙂 I used this method to sew a cosmetic bag handle, but y ...
How to make and sew piping
Piping is a narrow, folded in half strip of fabric (usually with a cord inside) inserted into a seam. Anyone can make and use piping – all you need is a little patience.
This simple embellishment can completely change the nature of your project. It is used when making…
How to sew a rounded bottom or a flat circle into a tube – tutorial
Inserting circles or bottoms with rounded corners to a tube can often give a headache to beginner sewers. Why do you always feel like there is too much fabric on one piece? You'll find the answer in this article. The seam allowances are to blam ...
Spunbond nonwoven fabric / interlining
This polypropylene non-woven fabric is manufactured using the spunbond technology. It's a product that you're most probably familiar with - whether you realize it or not. The interfacing is strong (tear-resistant) and stable, air-permeable as we ...
Decovil I – Vlieseline
I've mentioned the Decovil I interfacing on my other blog - Zygzakiem. However, this is really an interesting and quite unique product, so it's worth to look at it a little closer. This is a non-woven interfacing that doesn't fray and is tear- ...
How to sew waist facings with invisible zippers
There are many ways to sew a facing to a skirt, but ever since Ania showed me this method, I’m not using any other. So I hope you will love it as well 🙂 * The edges of the pieces should be secured from fraying, and the facings stabiliz ...