Using ribbing for a cuff or neckline opening
What’s the best way to judge how much ribbing is needed for a cuff or neckline opening? Most patterns that call for ribbed cuffs or neckbands include a pattern for… Read more »
Category: Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Tips & Techniques
What a Novel Idea!
Not only is the book title of What a Novel Idea cute, but it’s designed around the use of novelty print fabrics that we all love. From monkeys, owls and boats… Read more »
Great Beginner Sewing Project – Bookmark
What’s a good project for the very beginner sewer? If you’re an experienced sewer, you often find yourself faced with this question from 4-H leaders, art teachers, etc. My suggestion… Read more »
Sewing Over Pins
I hear conflicting things about sewing over pins–can I or can’t I? Some sewing machines tout that they can sew over pins, but anytime you try to sew over any… Read more »
Adapting and Designing Sewing Patterns
If you love to adapt and alter commercial patterns or design your own, Lee Hollahan’s book How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing Patterns is for you. The 144-page volume… Read more »