Sewing Basics

Update: Feb. 11th 2022: Along with my original blog post, I have created a video tutorial outlining how to use sew-in interfacing on patterns where only a portion of the pattern...

I had originally started this post back in December/ January, however, an unfortunate incident of needing to completely wipe my hard drive and essentially restart my computer from scratch meant...

Working with fabrics that have a nap doesn't have to be challenging! Sure, it takes a little more prep work, an eensy bit of caution when ironing, and may require...

Most straps are created with both ends being open, so turning them is a piece of cake! You simply grab a safety pin, fasten it to one end, and slide...

I am so excited to be able to bring you this incredible video that my amazingly talented friend, Noelia, helped me to create! In this video, I will demonstrate my...

Inserting an invisible zipper seems to be one of the most daunting tasks to new sewists. Heck, I avoided inserting invisible zippers for YEARS because I just couldn't seem to...

I love a good pocket- I mean.. who doesn't? My two best friends are getting married within the next year and whenever we have been out shopping and have found...

Understitching has forever seemed to be one of those elusive, tricky, hard to explain sewing terms. Whenever I am teaching a class and attempt to show how to understitch a...