Don't want your hems to look plain? Jazz it up with some trim and make those hemlines pop. This demonstration shows you how to add a flat trim, like ribbon, braiding, or lace, using your sewing machine.
Adding Trim to a Hem
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Hem Gauge – Hemming Tricks
Hemming can be a time consuming process but this video gives you a few tricks to make the process faster and easier, using basting stitches or a hem gauge.
Zipper in Knit Fabric
Say goodbye to wavy zippers. Learn how to sew a zipper into knit fabric and end up with a professional looking, flat zipper with the help of a stabilizer.
Gathering Fabric
This tutorial covers the sewing term gathering which is common in apparel and craft projects. When you need to add fullness or ruffles, gathering is a perfect option to help you get there. This technique is also used in order to ease fabric pieces together. Learn the correct way to gather for an elegant and balanced look.
Underlining
Underlining can be functional but also add an extra element of contrast and interest to your garments. Watch this tutorial to learn how to sew underlining to a garment.
Back Slit – Vent Extension
Watch our tutorial for creating the back slit - vent extension, and make all your tight skirts sassy.
Fly Zipper
Want to make your own jeans someday? Our tutorial shows you one element that's iconic for all jeans, the fly zipper. See how easy it is to create this great look.
Basic Pants Assembly
Assemble your pants created from your Basic Pants Pattern. We show you how to complete basic pants and how to make small alterations to your pants block.
Sloth Puppet
Make your own adorable Stanley the sloth hand puppet. It's fun for kids and adults alike.
Pleat
Pleats are best described as the process of folding the fabric on top of each other and pressing it to create a sharp fold. Commonly found on garments and home decorating projects, pleats are a great way to embellish a project and give it an extra flair. Watch our tutorial to see how easy it is to create your own pleats.