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Most people throw away the tiny scraps of fabric that you naturally end up with when sewing. You might think a little scrap of fabric isn’t worth saving, but if you save enough of them, you can use them to make beautiful quilt blocks! Most people call this process crumb quilting.
This zippered pouch measures just 2.5″ x 2.5″ by 2″ tall. It’s perfect for hanging on your keychain to hold little items like headphones, loose change, lip balm, or pretty much anything else you can think of.
Zippered pouches are probably my all-time favorite thing to sew now! Today I’m showing you how to make a zippered pencil case. This isn’t just for pencils. I use mine for crochet hooks but you can also store things like small purse items, essential makeup, sewing notions, jewelry, or tons of other things.
Make a cute 6″ square packing cube with this easy tutorial! These packing cubes are fully lined with no exposed seams and no piping or binding required! The lining gives the bags more structure and prevents anything from fraying.
Adding lace to your garments is a fun way to instantly dress them up. Today I’m showing you how to attach lace cuffs to a sweater or long sleeved t-shirt. This project takes just 10 minutes and it’s a great way to alter your clothes with minimal effort!
This is a follow-up to my first mini charm pack pouch tutorial. For my cottage core pouch, I used a mini charm pack from “Cottage Linen Closet” by Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda Fabrics. Read on for inspiration on making your own cottage core pouch!
Sewing a pocket on knit fabric can be really challenging. Because knit fabric is stretchy, it’s very difficult to sew pockets. However, I have 3 tips for making perfect pockets every time! Use these methods and I promise your next knit pocket will look amazing.
The invisible stitch or blind stitch is one of my all-time favorite ways of hemming clothes and other items. When done correctly, you can barely see the stitching in your hem. This is a straight stitch with an occasional zig-zag every few millimeters. The zig zag part of the stitch catches the fabric and tacks it in place.
Attaching a neckband to a t-shirt can be a little challenging. The main reason is that the neckband is smaller than the neck opening. This is intentional. By making the neckband smaller than the opening, the band will sit nicely without gaping open.
In Part 2 of Sewing a Shirt with Knit Fabric, we are going to learn how to sew your fabric together at the major seams. This includes the shoulders, sleeves, and sides. After completing this step, your knit t-shirt will start looking like an actual shirt!