Fabric & Sewing

Use the Husqvarna Viking Shell Rolled Hem Footto stitch a rolled hem in sheer and very lightweight fabrics for evening wear, lingerie, scarves, etc.. There are two sizes to choose from. Use the 2mmHusqvarna Viking Shell Rolled Hem Foot for the finest fa

Lettuce hem tutorial Take the Dollhouse Designs IRL Dress pattern a step further using this pattern hack that will show you how to create a sleeveless, collarless, dress with a lettuce hem. Your doll will love wearing this cute new dress to all of her summer shindigs! You will need the IRL Dress pattern to get started. No additional

It's been a while since we've had a ' Sewing 201 ' post! I've been sewing with my rolled hem foot quite a bit lately, so I snapped a few photos. In this blog post I'm going to share some tips and tricks to get this foot working for you. The rolled hem foot sews just that, a narrow rolled hem that'

mastering the narrow hem foot, including common errors

A quilt sizes chart visually showing standard quilt sizes and standard quilt batting. Use this quilt sizes infographic to fit standard beds.

Machine Quilting Helpin the form of usefulTIPS and CHARTSPin to a Pinterest Board (click on image)or Download for Printing (click on title)Joanie’s Tension Guide Free-Motion Quilting Foot Ma…

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Knowing which sewing needle is needed for the fabric or project that you are working on can be overwhelming, especially if you are just starting out. The type of needle is important, because if you…

Make a Set of Pot Holders or More! Veggie motifs are perfect for any kitchen, and these pot holders are lovely renditions of some of our favorites. There’s an ear of corn, tomato, eggplant and watermelon slice. Make one or all four for yourself or to give. You can also set several of the blocks …

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Just like <a href="http://www.allfreesewing.com/Sewing-Tips-and-Tricks/Sew-for-Beginners-Types-of-Fabric" target="_blank">finding the right fabric</a> and the right needle for your patterns, finding out what thread to use is an important step to moving from amateur sewist to smart seamstress. When you truly know your materials well, you can begin to master the art.<br /> <br /> When it comes to the art of sewing that means knowing your fabric and knowing the types of thread you should be…

Sewing is really fun and easy with some helpful sewing hacks, so we're sharing more to make your DIY projects even more fun and easier.

Learn about the different types of marking tools for sewing and how to use them on your projects. Fabric marking tools are a key tool in the sewing room.

I’ve been asked how to do this by a few people so I thought it was about time I took a few pictures and made up a tutorial. Overlockers are great for seams, especially on knits, but if you don’t secure your threads, they can come undone. There are a few different ways of doing...Read More »

Casa Collection Solid Lining Fabric comes as a large array of colors that can be used to line your special occasion&nbsp;apparel and fashion accessories. These 58 - inch fabric linings are made of 100% polyester and easy to care for, as they are machine - washable. Complement lace, net and sheer outfits, using these stylish special lining fabrics. You can also use contrast lining to lend an enhanced visual appeal. Choose from a wide range of colors that are available. The lining fabrics are…

Don’t go running and screaming away, I promise this will be quick and painless. And for those of you who haven’t done much with applique, or machine applique, you’ll see this isn&…