While garments are typically made using a 3/8″ seam allowance, patchwork uses a 1/4” seam allowance, which can sometimes be difficult to locate on a …
Free Technique Monday: How to Sew a Perfect 1/4 Inch Seam
Videos
Free Technique Monday: How to Use a Bone Folder
In this quick class, Courtney Cerruti demonstrates the proper way to use a bone folder. Traditionally a bookbinder’s tool, a bone folder can be used …
Free Technique Monday: How to Insert Sleeves
Learn how to sew sleeves with expert designer and sewist Liesl Gibson. Sleeves can be daunting the first few times you sew and insert them …
Free Technique Monday: How to Read a Knitting Chart
Knitting charts can certainly be intimidating, but once you crack the code, you will be ready to tackle any knitting project. In this class, Debbie walks …
Free Technique Monday: Paper Punches 101
Learn everything you need to know about hole punches and how to use them with mixed-media artist Courtney Cerruti. You’ll learn the different uses for …
Free Technique Monday: How to Sew Buttonholes
Sewing buttonholes is easy once you get the hang of it, but it can be intimidating the first couple times. In this quick video, Liesl …
Free Technique Monday: Mattress Stitch
One of the most common ways to join the edges of knit pieces is with a technique called Mattress Stitch. Learn how to do this …
Free Technique Monday: Bias Facing Techniques
In this class, Liesl demonstrates how to finish garment edges with a bias-tape facing. Not only does Liesl show you how to cut fabric on …
Free Technique Monday: Learn Seed Stitch
If you know how to knit and purl, then knitting Seed Stitch will be a cinch. In this video, knitting pro Debbie Stoller shows you …
Free Technique: Finding Warp, Weft and Bias with Liza Lucy
Finding Warp, Weft and Bias with Liza Lucy Whether you are quilting or garment sewing, it’s essential to understand how a fabric’s grain line can affect …