Any one who has a home sewing machine will have a zig zag stitch and any one with a zig zag machine can make satin stitch applique – And, Satin Stitch Applique is considered as the holy grail of ...

Nowadays designing your own fabric can be as simple as typing a prompt (or even saying it). But nothing beats a design that ...

Since the time I learned about the 7 colors of the rainbow and all the colors in between, I have been fascinated by colors one way or the other. But, how do you find the best combination of dress ...

The balloon sleeve is no longer a relic of the past. The exaggerated sleeve movement has brought this type of sleeve to the forefront of fashion. I see a lot of tops and dresses with this bulb-like ...

Raw hem is a hemline that’s been left unfinished (not hemmed after cutting). After washing and wearing, frayed and distressed edges are a given on this hem. Raw hem jeans has an edgy look that is ...

Most of the zippers you buy for your sewing project come with built-in hardware that stop the slider and prevent it from coming off. However, zipper lengths rarely match your project exactly and when ...

Have you seen all those posts on instagram with silhouette embroidery? I was wondering how that was done and tried it on my fabric. It looked simple enough. I managed to get to it like an elephant in ...

When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...

This is a very easy-to-sew expandable pocket that opens up to hold more things than it appears to from the front. Though it appears flat from the front, its neat folding technique allows it to expand ...

There is something about lace trims that calls out to the whimsical side of me. Whether it’s delicate eyelet lace, intricate guipure or Venice lace, scalloped edges, or classic crochet lace, they all ...

A stitch length of 2.5 to 3 mm is what I use to sew lightweight to medium linen. But some heavier weight linen may need 3 to 3.5 mm. I also use the average 80/12 or thinner 70/10 universal needle to ...