• Deer head fabric pouch
    4:04

    Fussy Cutting: Tips and Techniques

    With so many great fabric prints available today, there are multiple ways to either highlight or avoid certain areas of a print. Ashley Hough demonstrates how to use a term known as fussy cutting to do both of those things. Fussy Cutting Motifs In general, the term fussy cutting means to be ‘fussy’ or particular…

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  • Hand sewn stitches
    5:26

    Hand Sewing Stitches: Running and Back Stitching

    Whether you are completing a sewing project entirely by hand or sewing one by machine that may require small amounts of hand stitching- there are two common types of hand sewing stitches that are valuable to know. Ashley Hough shows you how to do the running stitch and the back stitch. Fabric Preparation and Stitching…

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  • Basic drafting patterns
    16:00

    Back to Basics: Drafting Patterns

    Beth Bradley talks about the basics of pattern making, including how it can help us understand the way our garments fit and give us control over the types of garments we can sew. Watch as she shows you the basic tools needed to begin drafting patterns and demonstrates the process of pattern making. Start working…

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  • Rotary bobbin
    10:14

    How to Adjust a Rotary Bobbin on Your Sewing Machine

    When it comes to adjusting the tension on a sewing machine, most manufacturers recommend starting with the needle tension first and rarely adjusting the bobbin tension. However, small adjustment to the bobbin tension can be made and are fairly easy, ZJ Humbach shows you how. Types of Bobbins There are two main types of bobbins…

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  • Putting a cover over a throw pillow
    1:00

    Pillow Stuffing Quick Tip

    Ashley Hough presents a quick and easy tip for pillow stuffing in this sewing video. Simply take your pillow insert and place into a plastic bag, and see how much easier it is to stuff into your pillow cover! If you enjoy sewing your own pillows, this quick tip is for you!

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  • Pins with colorful tops
    5:07

    Tips for Choosing Sewing Pins

    Although one of the smallest and least expensive sewing tools, sewing pins can be very important for our sewing projects. ZJ Humbach shows the three types of sewing pins she uses the most, and explains what each can be used for. Watch these helpful tips for choosing sewing pins, and get the best tools for…

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