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 you ca ...
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…
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 blame. Al ...
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 well as ...
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-resis ...
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 stabilized wi ...
Practice makes perfect - invisible zippers aren't as scary as they seem. Test the whole sewing process on some fabric scraps and the next project will go much smoother. It is best to use a dedicated, invisible zipper foot to install an invisible zi ...
When I started my adventure with sewing, I was often wondering if I should get to know as many fabric names as possible, know which are synthetic and which natural, what is their weave, and what the fabric weight means…. there is so much information out ...
