Finishing Touches
Like the icing on a cake, finishing on a sewing project is what truly brings the “wow factor” and polish. These videos feature tips and techniques on various finishing steps like hems, seams, piping, and other details.
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3:04Best Fabric Markers for Your Sewing Projects
Learn what the best fabric markers and other fabric pens are for adding fun drawings to your next project. Whether you want to spice up an old pair of jeans or add a personal message to a baby shower or wedding party gift, Tara Rex shows you what to use and how easy it can…
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5:24Double Needle Mock Cover Stitch for Knits
T-shirts, sportswear and other commercial garments made from knit fabrics are generally finished using a cover stitch machine. While you can purchase a cover stitch machine for home use, Holly Willis shows you how to achieve the same finished look using a standard sewing machine. Cover stitch A cover stitch is a double line of…
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8:40How to Make Your Own Piping
Piping is a great way to add extra detail and design to a project, whether it’s home decor or garments. Ashley Hough shows you how to make piping on your sewing machine with ease. Piping Size It can be difficult to find store bought piping in various thicknesses and widths. However, when you learn how…
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7:29How to Sew Ruffles
Ruffles are a great way to add texture to any project-from home decor to garments. Ashley Hough shows you how to sew ruffles several ways. Random Ruffles One of the great things about ruffles is that you get to decide how you want them to look. You can create non-uniform ruffles by simply lengthening the…
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4:31Using Bias Tape for a Professional Finish
Using bias tape is a great way to finish off the edge of a project on anything from clothes to quilts. However it can be easy to miss an edge of the tape while stitching because it is a narrow strip of fabric and you can’t see both sides while stitching. Stacy Grissom shows you…
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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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4:07How to Sew Bag Handles with Ease
Learning how to sew bag handles is an important part of any bag or purse project. The handles need to be tough enough to support the bag, but you still want them easy to sew. Stacy Grissom shows you how to sew bag handles that are both sturdy and easy! How to Start First she…
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1:04Sewing Tips: Easy Edge Finishing
If you’re like most people with lots of sewing projects to finish, you want the best way to do things, but also the quickest and easiest way too. Tara Rex shares a few sewing tips on how she saves some time finishing edges on a quick pillow project. Tara shows how she finished the edges…
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2:41How to Hem Lightweight or Sheer Fabric
Lightweight or sheer fabrics can add a lot of dimension and fullness to a garment but can be tricky to finish. Both sheer fabric and most lightweight fabrics require a hem because they can ravel, so Beth Bradley shows you a great way to create a nice, clean narrow hem for these fabrics. Beth shows…
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