Sewing Marking Tools are an essential part of any sewing toolkit. Almost every sewing pattern has markings on it that need to be [...]
By Carmen Barkley
5 MIN READ
Sequin Fabric Anxiety? Sequins will add sparkling accents of pizzazz to your wardrobe or your home. Learn how to Confidently and Successfully Sew Sequin Fabric with the right sewing techniques and sewing tricks, you will be sewing sequins like a champ in no time!
By Carmen Barkley
8 MIN READ
I love refashioning clothing. Giving a thrift store garment new life is so rewarding! Plus, it’s faster (and cheaper) than making the item from scratch. [...]
By Carmen Barkley
12 MIN READ
While ripped jeans may be all the rage right now, sometimes your jeans may get an unwelcome rip that just needs to be fixed! Thankfully, [...]
By Carmen Barkley
11 MIN READ
Have you found that pair of jeans that fit just right in every area… except the waist? If so, you aren’t alone. Jeans are one [...]
By Carmen Barkley
13 MIN READ
This tutorial demonstrates an easy to follow three step process to remove and replace broken jeans zippers. Jeans Zipper Replacement: How to Easily and Confidently [...]
By Carmen Barkley
9 MIN READ
Fashion seems to have a love/hate relationship with wide legged pants. One season they are the ‘must have’ pant style only to be quickly panned [...]
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
This article creative sewing blog article provides detailed, step by step instructions on how to create an applique patch by upcycling designs from a sweatshirt or t-shirt that can be sewn to a new garment or tote bag.
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
This tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to hem pants using two different no-sew products to create both temporary and permanent hems. It also explains when each technique should be used.
By Christine Warren
9 MIN READ
This sewing tutorial shows readers how to easily add a sewn in elasticized waistband to an oversized dress with step by step instructions and an original video.
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
CHRISTINE WARREN
Sewing isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. I’ve enjoyed sewing and needle working since I was very young.