Learn tips and tricks for sewing apparel with white denim fabric with Nikki Griffin.
When working with white denim fabric, wash your hands often as oils from your skin and lint and tools create dirt on your fabric. Avoid those smudges on your fabric to get a finished garment.
Stretch denim is a yummy fabric to work with! Using the right needle: Depending on how much stretch – the denim has,
By: Adrienne Walker
Hello guys! I'm excited to talk about working with gauze fabric.
I want to give just a little background on gauze. It is a very lightweight material that is made up of 100% cotton. This material can be used for shirts, blouses, blankets, throws, and dresses. I chose the Shannon Embrace® Double Gauze Flower Shower Multi Print because I was creating an outfit using the McCall's Aurora (M8087) Pattern. I wanted to work with a fabric outside
Have you ever sewn a pair of pants? If you have, then you already know how satisfying it is to make a pair of pants that fits you perfectly. No frustration in a fitting room with sizes that only fit one part of your body. And for me - no eyeing all the bright color of the children’s section as I lament the propensity towards neutrals in women’s apparel.
If you haven't sewn yourself pants yet, well then
Hello everyone! Sara of The Sara Project here, and back with another fun post for you!
Let’s start off with a question: what is fall without corduroy? I’ve been seeing a lot of great corduroy garments popping up in the ready to wear world lately. I fell in love with a pair of gold cord overalls I came across at Madewell recently, and headed over to fabric.com to find a similar fabric to copy the look. Oh
Created by: Trash to Couture
Have you always wanted to sew your own custom swimwear? These tips and tricks will have you relaxing poolside in a custom DIY suit in no time!
Not only can you sew a custom suit fit to your style and measurements, but there are lots of fun printed and solid fabrics that work great for swimwear. You can also create a swimsuit with a basic sewing machine- no special machines necessary. Let's get started!
In this tutorial, we will show you 3 basic techniques for hemming! The finishing touches on any project secure the construction of the piece as well as provide a clean, functional finished look. Watch the video below for the full tutorial!
Tip: Always press a hem before and after sewing for easy stitching and a clean finish. If you’re concerned that the fold of the hem will indent the face fabric once ironed, use a press cloth.
Picking the right outdoor fabric for your project can be a daunting process, but today we are going to make it quick and easy! We'll tell you everything you need to know about selecting the right outdoor textile for your desired durability, price and design aesthetic.
Start by selecting fabrics labeled for outdoor use. These fabrics have been specially treated for resistance to water, stains, UV and other outside elements.
Fabric.com has a
In this complete guide to DIY draperies, you'll learn how to select the perfect fabric, measure your window and calculate the yardage you'll need and sew up quick and easy rod and pocket curtains in no time!
Check out this video for a step-by-step guide:
When beginning your hunt for the perfect drapery fabrics, the search can feel a little overwhelming! If you’re unfamiliar with choosing fabrics for a project, always be sure to consider texture,
Created by: @marcyharriell from Oonabaloona
Hey there fabric lovers! Marcy of oonaballoona here, ready to enable your new Ankara Print obsession. Because once you start… you won’t stop!
This fabric has long been a favorite of mine, largely due to its colorful nature and wonderful patterns. It has an interesting history, originating in Holland, intended as a knockoff of Indonesian Batik print. The Indonesian market didn’t respond to the brighter, graphic designs of wax print, but it found
Welcome back to our 12 Days of Project series! To view all 12 of our holiday projects, from DIY decor to giftable projects, click here.
Sewing with sequins is easier than you think! Although a few extra steps are required, the results are worth it! Today we’ll be offering tips on sewing with 3 popular types of sequin fabric: Mermaid sequin knit fabric, embroidered sequin taffeta fabric and larger sequin fabric on a stretchy mesh backing.
Finally we’ll