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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4:00Sewing with Wool: Seam Finishes
Wool is a great fabric to use for projects like pillows, blankets and other home decor. It can also be used to create wonderful garments and outerwear, however it can tend to have rather bulky seams. Nicki LaFoille shows you some easy seam finishes to use on your next project that reduce bulk when sewing…
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5:21Fabric Tips: Sewing Fleece
Fleece can be a great fabric to work with and in this video ZJ Humbach shares with you why sewing fleece is one of her favorites! At 60 inches wide it’s one of the more cost effective fabrics to buy, it’s warm and lightweight, and has the added benefit of not raveling. This not only…
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2:49Tips for Mixing and Matching Sewing Fabrics
If you’ve been sewing a while, or even if you’ve just recently started, you’ve probably got more than a few pieces of fabric lying around your sewing room. And while just one of those fabrics may not be enough to complete a project, combining multiple fabrics could get it done. Tara Rex shows you that…
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9:22Screen Printing Techniques
In this video, you will learn many different screen printing techniques that can help you add a fun and unique look to your sewing projects. Nicole LaFoille shows you step by step how to perform the screen printing technique to customize your sewing fabrics.
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1:07Sewing Tips to Prevent Fabric Bunching
Here is a quick tip from sewer Leah Rybak on how to keep excess fabric from interfering with your sewing or embroidering project. Prevent bunching of bulky fabric by simply using a few safety pins to pin back that excess.
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3:34How to Sew on Piping
It’s always fun to create a new accessory – especially a new bag! Once you have finished sewing a new bag, piping cord is a great way to make the bag look finished. While many patterns suggest folding the cording over itself, Stacy Grissom shares a tip on how to sew on piping, and how to…
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4:41How to Make a Circle Pattern Template
If you have ever tried to make your own pattern from a tutorial, you know that it can be a struggle without pattern pieces. Stacy Grissom shows us what she did in this situation, when she needed a 5-inch circle. Watch this quick tip on how you can create your own circle pattern – it…
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8:31Make Your Own Chevron Print Fabric
Chevron print is one of today’s biggest fabric trends. Learn how to make your own Chevron print fabric with this sewing tutorial by Ellen March. This fun project is as simple as piecing together fabric squares into a Chevron pattern, to make your own unique fabric design. Use your Chevron fabric to create a new…
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17:58Learn How to Make Stencils for Fabric Painting
Painting your own fabric is an easy way to make your fabric unique. Nicole LaFoille demonstrates how to make your own stencils using freezer paper, to paint on fabric. In this sewing tutorial, Nicole walks you through all of the materials you will need and the step-by-step instruction for how to create stencils for fabric…
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