Design Workshop
Step outside the sewing box and try something new! The videos listed here all feature creative design ideas and project inspiration to take your sewing to the next level.
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Sewing with Flannel: Tips and Techniques
Flannel is a popular fabric choice when it comes to making many different garments, like flannel pajamas or jackets, as well as home decor projects like pillows. ZJ Humbach shares several tips for sewing with flannel that can make preparing and working with the fabric much easier. Flannel Sewing ZJ first shows several examples of…
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Tips for Working with and Sewing Sequin Fabric
Sequin fabric can look wonderful when added to a garment or home decor project, but it can be difficult to work with. Ashley Hough gives you tips for sewing sequin fabric that will make cutting and working with the fabric much easier. Sequin Types When sewing sequin fabric, it is important to know what kind…
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Tips for Working with Terry Fabrics
Terry cloth is a nice, soft fabric often used to make towels and robes. While some may find this fabric tricky to work with, Jessica Giardino shows you how easy it can be and shares some helpful tips along the way. Then she shows you how to use the fabric and make a fun spa…
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Learn How to Sew Lined Curtains
One of the hottest trends in home decorating today is paneled drapery with Grommet tops. ZJ Zumbach shows us how we can easily make our own trendy drapery using decorator fabric and lining. Watch this tutorial today to learn how to sew lined curtains, and create stylish draperies for your home.
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Punch Needle Embroidery
Jessica Giardino takes you through everything you need to know to create beautiful punch needle embroidery designs. What is Punch Needle Embroidery? Most people are familiar with hand and machine embroidery, but maybe not with punch needle embroidery. Jessica explains how long it has been around, where it came from and what some of the…
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How to Finish Seams When Sewing Silk
Silk and other silk like fabrics can be used to create luxurious garments or other projects. However, they can tend to ravel badly at the seams and need to be finished. Nicole LaFoille walks you through several ways you can finish seams when sewing silk. Seam Finishes The type of seam finish you choose will…
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Easy Project Ideas for Fabric Scraps
Do you have a bin at home full of scrap pieces of fabric? If so, Ellen March introduces you to several creative projects that require you to use up your fabric scraps. Spark some inspiration to make something beautiful out of your sewing fabric scraps. Try one of these fun and unique projects today while…
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Tricky Fabric Stitching Techniques
Nicole LaFoille presents new and helpful stitching techniques for working with tricky fabrics. These techniques open up many unique possibilities for you. See what needles work best when stitching specialty fabrics as well as the most efficient way to cut your fabric. Learn how to do different styles of stitching. For example, zig-zag stitching. Find…
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Using Bias Fabric Grain
Kair Bjordahl will help you get started making a garment on the bias, adding bias strips to a project, or binding a project using bias binding. She introduces you to her three steps to learning about the basics of grain, shows how to cut out a pattern piece on the bias, and even showcases some…
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