s This tutorial was originally published on Crafting a Green World in 2017. If you sew, and especially if you love to upcycle, the upcycled denim skirt is a rite of passage. Here's how to make one! You will need: well-fitting pair of blue jeans. Maybe they have holes in the knees that you don't want to patch. Maybe they're too short, and you don't want to sew on a cuff or a ruffle. Whatever the reason for converting them into a skirt, they should fit well in the waist. thread and sewing needle for denim. I like using the extra-strong thread made especially for denim, and you'll need an extra-sharp needle for your sewing machine. decorative fabric scrap...
They also like to make one-of-a-kind outfits for their loved pets, dolls, and toys. If your children are inspired by creating their own crafts, you definitely need to get the best sewing machine for kids that can actually sew and not the one that resembles a toy and doesn’t even have a thread. Safe, easy-to-use, and high-performing sewing machines encourage kids to start sewing and to express their talents and creativity. But before making your choice, it is vital to keep in mind that children have their own special needs. For example, children under 10 to 12 years old sometimes have difficulties with a standard pedal. Also, it’s better and much safer to start at a slow sewing speed. Therefore, if...
Sew it simple. Sew to have fun. How? It’s straightforward after you learn Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew! This time, Nancy shares how to insert an invisible zipper. To seamlessly—pun intended—insert an invisible zipper into the seam use this modified approach, attaching the facing before sewing the zipper. It’s a new approach and one of Nancy’s absolute easiest sewing tips. How to Insert an Invisible Zipper into a Top, Tunic, or Dress Stitch the shoulder seams. Fuse Pellon Sof-Shape Interfacing to the wrong sides of front and back neckline facing fabrics. Stitch facing shoulder seams. Do not stitch the center back seam, at this point. Align facing to garment, right sides together, matching notches. Pin. Stitch facing to...
This is how I had my start in ‘fashion’, when I was young and used to go to the thrift store and transform my clothes using scissors and a sewing machine. One of my favourite projects is adding lace to tops or dresses, the way it sits against the skin can add elegance to even something really simple. Such as this romper! The best part about this project is that it’s also great for not only updating the aesthetics of your piece, but adding comfort too. I mean, we’ve all been there, a romper that’s just not *quite* long enough in the torso, making it down right uncomfortable to sit down. This lace insert romper means you can add much...
