Sewing

Q: I have a quilt that I want to make into something different. How do I take sections of blocks out of the quilt without ruining the fabric? A: There are several steps in this process, and if...

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Even beginner knitters can use their new skills to work in a whole rainbow of colors. Whether you know just how to knit or can both knit and purl, that's all you need to make a beautiful...

Learning to embroider and create beautiful designs on fabric can be a fun challenge. Embroidery, also called needlework or needlepoint, is the art of creating designs and pictures on fabric using...

Embroidery is a beautiful and nearly lost art. Embroidery adds a touch of elegance, of times long gone and it makes anything personal. The designs however can be quite a pain. You either can't...

Learn how to sew a blind stitch. This is a sewing technique where the stitches hide if they are done correctly.

Sergers, or overlock machines, produce stitches that overlap the edge of the fabric. Sergers used to be made only for industrial sewing, but are now widely available for home use. Unlike...

Whether you want to close a garment that you are sewing from scratch or add zippers to clothing you already have as a fashionable accent or to improve the fit, the process is similar, and not as...

Many sewing machines come with a zigzag stitch, or even several types of zigzag stitches. Zigzag stitches are useful for helping prevent the cut edges of fabric from raveling, so you may want to...

You may need to remove stitches from a sewing project if you make a mistake, or if you need to pull out temporary basting stitches after you’ve completed the final sewing. The easiest way...

Learn how to knit slip stitches in this free series of home hobby videos from our knitting techniques expert.

Learn how to knit increase stitches in this free series of home hobby videos from our knitting techniques expert.

Learn how to knit decrease stitches in this free series of home hobby videos from our knitting techniques expert.

Basting stitches are extra-long stitches that you can use to temporarily hold fabric in place. They hold the fabric much better than pins, and they can be easily removed with a seam ripper, if...

A hemming stitch can be use if the hem allowance is finished with seam binding. It also useful if you don’t want the stitching to show on your fabric. Hemming stitches are usually used for...

A catch stitch is a loose and relatively fancy stitch that is used to hold down edges. You may see this stitch used in sewing petticoats or undergarments. This stitch also comes in handy when...

The zipper has an undeservedly bad reputation. People who are otherwise competent sewers tend to look askance at them and try to avoid projects that involve installing zippers. There's probably...

Most sewing machines have three ways you can adjust the stitches: the stitch length, the stitch style and the tension. You can use a long stitch length to baste (perfect for temporary stitches...

The instructions below will show you how to cast on and to make a knit stitch, also known as garter stitch. If you follow them exactly, you’ll complete a 7" by 9" block, which will be great...

The collar of a shirt is its crowning glory. To get a professional look, the collar must be carefully cut, sewn and applied while being pressed each step of the way. Interfacing adds to the...

Learning how to operate a sewing machine can help you complete your sewing projects quickly and effectively. Although sewing machines vary from brand to brand, each machine has similar qualities....