My New Years Resolution was to clean up all the piles of fabric that I had in my studio and storage closet. Like many of you I have a large stash of fabric and I was beginning to lose control of it. My issues were many……. The piles were toppling over I feared the folds … Read more
Self covered cording, sometimes referred to as piping, is used in many different sewing projects for both the home and garments. It is easy to make and adds a nice detail. It is typically made by covering a length of cotton cording with a strip of bias cut fabric. Because of the nature of the bias grain, this allows the fabric to roll … Read more
This summer I sewed the Alder Shirtdress from Grainline Studio in a soft chambray cotton with white contrast stitching. It ended up being my favorite dress of the summer. Now I am beginning to think of my wardrobe for a trip down south, and it was the first thing I pulled out of my closet. … Read more
A blind hem stitch is used a lot in home sewing projects. It is mostly used for side and bottom hems of shades and draperies. The blind hem can also be used to hem a skirt or pair of pants in place of hand stitching. Most sewing machines today have a blind stitch setting. You can choose … Read more
The mock French seam is another easy way to create a clean finish on your seams for light to medium weight fabrics. It encases the raw edge in the same way that a French seam does, but the sewing technique is slightly different. The ‘mock’ french seam finish can be used on curves, unlike the traditional French seam. Step … Read more