In today’s video, I’ll be showing you how to sew piping into a seam. Piping is a great way to add an extra bit of detail to your garments or home decor items. Plus, it’s fairly easy to do. In this video, I’ll be showing you how to sew piping using a zipper foot to a flat piece of fabric and one that is in the round. Alternately, you may be able to buy a special piping foot to use when stitching piping.
Ali Sweatshirt short sleeve hack - Free pattern download
Hello! Today I’m very excited to share my latest Ali Sweatshirt hack AND you can download the pattern piece for FREE. A few weeks ago, I was working on a color blocked version sweatshirt, using the color blocking worksheet that comes with the pattern. I figured out where I wanted my gold and grey colors but then discovered that I didn’t have enough of the gold fabric for full length sleeves. As I was pondering what to do, it occurred to me that I could make a short sleeve sweat shirt. And just like that this hack was born. Sometimes, the best ideas come from dilemmas.
Tools and supplies for sewing jeans
It can be a little intimidating and even challenging to sew your own pair of jeans but with the right tools and supplies, it will be much easier to tackle. These are tools that are kind of unique to sewing with denim and most them you won’t need to use for an ordinary top or skirt. But, they are nothing to be afraid of. With these tools in hand, the jeans making process will be a much better experience. Click through to watch the video, where I show you all the special tools and supplies that you’ll need to sew a pair of jeans, with tips on how to use them and ways to make the process of sewing jeans a bit easier.
