sewing tips & tricks

Sewing Tips & Tricks

Sewing Book

Pleated Apron

Learn how to compute spacing and make perfect pleats.

Bias Binding

Create perfectly folded continuous bias binding.

Bling

Care and repair of bling.

Chenille

Make your own chenille! Chenille blanket or "chenille by the inch".

Drawstring Pants

Turn a regular pant waist into a low slung, drawstring waist.

reverse applique

Reverse applique creates a unique look.

Embroidery

Fully illustrated stitch glossary

Elastic

Learn how to attach elastic. Waistband and swim suit are covered.

Fabric Print

Learn how to print computer graphics and photographs to fabric.

Flip & Sew

Create an intricately pieced quilt block quickly and easily with the "Flip & Sew" method.

Fusible Web

Add applique - easy to do when you know how to use fusible web.

Match Plaids

Perfectly line up plaid lines at seams! Don't be afraid to use plaids. We show you how easy it is to match plaids - no more mis-matched seams.

Mitered Corners

Learn how to make mitered corners for cushions and bag bottoms. Directions are part of our cushion tutorial.

Piping vs. Binding

Learn about piping and binding finishing techniques.

Prequilted Fabric

Quilting Bar / Edge Guide: Learn how to use these tools to create your own prequilted fabric.

Pressing Sheet

Learn how to make intricate applique scenes using a pressing sheet.

Quilt Lessons

Square down, speed piece, make perfect points, add binding and hanging sleeve & more.

also see
Mitered Binding
Hanging Sleeve
FREE Quilt Patterns

Replace Hook

Ribbing

When attached correctly, ribbing is beautifully finished inside & out.

Create a robe or pajama pattern. Robe has buttons, facings and pockets. Pajamas have quick and easy elastic waist. Learn how to alter to create different leg styles.