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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14:10Whether a pattern calls for one or not a side seam pocket can be an easy addition to almost any pattern, and Beth Bradley shows you how! First Beth begins with what a side seam pocket is and what makes it an easy addition. Next, Beth moves on to how you go about adding the
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2:13Make any purse or bag easy to grab-and-go by adding stiffness to the straps so they stand up on their own. Ellen March shows you several products that can help you achieve the strap stiffness you want that are also easy to use, either stitched in place or fused right to your fabric. Even if
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21:41Beth Bradley provides an overview and introduction to sashiko embroidery designs and techniques. Follow along as she walks you through the process from start to finish. She provides an overview of tools and floss recommendations, as well. Short on time? Beth shows off a specially-designed machine that will give you the sashiko embroidery look without
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37:01Nicole LaFoille shows you how to sew a pillow cover with an opening in this sewing tutorial. Watch as she discusses and demonstrates the different ways in which you can sew a pillow cover, starting with the most basic overlap opening. Get started on a decorative throw pillow for your home, or for a friend
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31:39Enclosed seams provide a lovely finish for your garments. Colleen Exline shows you how to make professional looking garments with five common types of enclosed seams. She discusses which type of seams work best for which garments and fabrics. Get started on your next beautiful garment today with these helpful tips!
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30:08Stephanie Ohnmacht provides helpful tips and techniques for piping! See how you can add more detail and custom flair to your garments or even your home decorating projects. Find out what fabrics work best for adding contrast and learn how to find the grain lines on the fabric. Use these helpful tips and techniques today
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2:00Aurora Sisneros introduces you to a new and simpler sewing method for adding ruffle detail to your projects. Go through each step with Aurora and find out the tricks for making your ruffle details with crochet thread. It is time for you to start incorporating ruffles into your sewing projects while utilizing these helpful tips
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9:19Jill Case goes through each step with you for sewing a lapped zipper in this National Sewing Circle video. Find out how this great sewing technique can be less intimidating to work with than an invisible zipper. You’ll learn how you only need a zipper foot to perform this sewing technique, and you’ll see how
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9:43Ashley Hough explains how bobbin work is like sewing upside down while adding some extra embellishments to a project. In working with bobbins, you have the luxury of sewing with some things you couldn’t normally, including embroidery floss, cord, thin ribbon and yarn. She tells you to avoid some types that have wire, knobby features
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