Getting into garment sewing? These are the 5 most common hand stitches you should know. They'll come in handy when only the needle and thread will do. Stitches covered are running stitch, back stitch, slip stitch, blind hem, and catch stitch.
Garment Hand Stitches
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Dog Bow Tie
Transform your furry friend into a dapper pup by adding an attachable bow tie to their collar. This fun project is a great way to use fabric scraps while adding a bit of style to that collar.
Rotary Cutting 101
If you think scissors are a sew-er's best friend, then you haven't met the rotary cutter. This handy tool makes the cutting process fast for quilting and garment projects. This video will offer an overview and tips.
Smocking – Wave Stitch
Step up your smocking game by doing an embroidery on top of it. This tutorial demonstrates how to do a basic wave stitch to get you started.
Grommet Curtain Panel
Need new drapery for your windows? Learn how to create curtain panels with decorator grommets for a quick and professional look. This video will show you how to create curtain panels for any size you need.
Adding Pockets to Skirts
Take an existing skirt or dress and add pockets to it in order to make it more practical for your needs. It's easy to do with an existing seam, the help of a pattern, some extra fabric, and a few sewing tools.
Shorten Cuffed Sleeve
Save money from getting your cuffed sleeves altered by a tailor and do it yourself in a few easy steps. Shorten your Cuffed Sleeves with ease and all you need is your shirt, a few tools, and your sewing machine.
Seam Ripper
You'll have to break out that seam ripper at one time or another. Make sure you use this handy tool with minimum damage to your fabric and learn quick ways to get the job done so you can get back to sewing.
T-Shirt Alteration – V-Neck
Take a crew neck t-shirt and alter it into a v-neck style. The good news is you can use the existing neckband.
EL Wire Hoodie – Electroluminescent Wire
Looking to add an embellishment that catch people's attention? Watch this overview on sewing with electroluminescent (EL) wire that can be added to any project and lit up with regular batteries.