Crafts Videos

When sewing together a boppy pillow cover, be sure to go over high-stress points a few extra times, such as at the start of the zipper and on top of the bar loops. Complete the seam around the...

When picking material to cover a boppy pillow, choose something that is soft to the touch but durable enough to withstand daily wear and tear. Pick out the perfect boppy pillow fabric with helpful...

Bar loops can be added to a boppy pillow, which is a great addition for when the baby grows a little bigger. Create toy bar loops using grosgrain ribbon with helpful tips from an experienced...

Before covering the boppy pillow with its new cover, finish off all of the seams with a serger machine to keep them from fraying. Complete a boppy cover and stuff the pillow inside of it with...

It is important to pre-wash minky fabric before making a boppy pillow cover so that it does not shrink or bleed during future laundering. Prepare the fabric for cutting with helpful tips from an...

To cut out the boppy pillow cover material, fold the fabric with wrong sides together, fold it in half one more time, and place the pattern on top of the four layers. Trim around the pattern to...

Making a T-shirt is simple when you trace a ready-made shirt onto fabric to get the right shapes for each piece. Cut out the front, back and sleeves to make a T-shirt with a demonstration from a...

To sew a hem on pants, turn up the cuff about an inch or two, do a zig-zag stitch over the raw edge of the fabric and do a whip stitch, catching just the smallest amount of pant leg fabric in the...

Picking the right hemline for pants depends on the cut and style of the garments, as skinny jeans should be hemmed above the foot and slacks can be hemmed shorter in the front for a more seamless...

When measuring pants for hemming, consider the width of the pant leg, as skinner pants can be hemmed shorter and wide-legged pants look better longer. Measure pants for hemming, making sure each...

Measuring a bust size requires wrapping a tape measure around the fullest part of the bust for the initial size and measuring just above and just below the bust makes for a more accurate...

To measure an inseam, measure from the bottom of the crotch all the way to the tip of the hem, using a measuring tape or a yardstick. Get an accurate measurement of an inseam with a demonstration...

When hemming jeans with a decorative hem, either add the decoration onto the finished hem or create a fold above the hem to shorten the length. Take up a pair of jeans with decorative ends with a...

Hemming pants that are too long involves measuring them for the right length, marking them with tailor's chalk and stitching the raw edges before hemming the cuff to the right length. Hem a pair...

To hem suit jacket sleeves, mark the proper length, remove the buttons on the side, tack up the hem and replace the buttons for a polished look. Hem up suit jacket sleeves for the right fit with a...

To get the perfect fit from jeans, make sure the waist and other difficult areas fit well, as the leg width and length are the simplest to alter. Pin the jeans to fit and sew along the seam seam...

Altering a pair of pants requires putting them on inside out, pinning the excess fabric to fit and stitching along the new seam, being sure to blend it out nicely from the original hem. Make a...

Adding holes to a belt requires first marking where the new hole will be before using a rotary hole punch, a drill or an icepick to pierce the leather. Tailor a belt to fit properly by adding new...

To alter a blouse, flip the garment inside out, pin the shirt to fit and stitch along the new seam with either a serger machine or a zig-zag stitch on a regular machine. Make simple alterations to...

Sew a knot on top of the fabric when sewing back loop buttons. Sew back loop buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

While prepping to sew button loops, thread the needle for a thick chain stitch. Prepare to sew button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

Sew a chain stitch when doing button loops. Sew button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

A sewn button loop should be finished by tying two square knots. Finish sewing button loops with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

Supplies for sewing buttons include razor blades, scissors and basic needles and threads. Gather supplies for sewing buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

When sewing two-hole buttons, make sure the needle will go through the button holes. Prepare to sew two-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

Before sewing two-hole buttons, check the way the previous holes were threaded. Sew two-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

Threads are sewn criss-cross on four-hole buttons. Prepare to sew four-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

When sewing four-hole buttons, make sure the knot is underneath the button. Sew four-hole buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

A back loop button is basically a button with a loop on the back. Prepare to sew back loop buttons with tips from an experienced seamstress in this free sewing video.

To close a round pillow, use a top stitch to connect the outer fabric to the piping. Top-stitch close a round pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Sewing the fabric for a round pillow requires constantly smoothing out the fabric to prevent rolls. Sew fabric together for a round pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Trimming the excess fabric of a round pillow allows the seam to lay flat. Trim round pillow fabric with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Snipping the seams of a round pillow allows the seam to lay smoothly after it is flipped right side out. Snip the pillow seams with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

An anchor stitch on a round pillow makes closing the seam easier. Sew an anchor stitch to a round pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Stuffing and pinning a round pillow begins to shape the final product. Stuff and pin shut a round pillow with piping with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Binding a Euro hem can be done with a serger machine, a zig-zag stitch or with binding tape. Discover binding options with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Sewing seam binding to a Euro hem covers the frayed edges of cut fabric. Sew seam binding with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Whip stitch the second Euro hem to tack down the seam binding. Use a whip stitch with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Finishing a Euro hem tacks up the excess fabric for a professional look. Finish a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

To sew a round pillow, supplies include tailor's chalk, fabric and scissors. Gather the necessary supplies to sew a round pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Marking the fabric to sew a round pillow indicates where the stitches should go along the border of the pillow. Mark fabric to sew a pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Sewing piping trim to the fabric of a round pillow requires stretching it slightly as it curves around the fabric. Sew piping to pillow fabric with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

When using piping to trim a round pillow, connect the two ends together by overlapping each casing. Connect the ends of piping on a pillow with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Pinning the fabric for a round pillow anchors the edges to ensure the stitches are in the right place. Pin pillow fabric together with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Hammering a double seam flattens the fabric for an easier hem that won't break a sewing machine needle. Hammer down a double seam with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Ironing the first Euro hem flattens the fabric for a professional finish. Iron a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Pinning the excess fabric of the first hem ensures it will be tacked in the right place. Pin excess hem fabric with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Whip stitch the first Euro hem to tack down excess fabric. Use a whip stitch with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

A Euro hem on the second pant leg requires trimming off excess fabric. Learn about the second Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Marking and pinning the second Euro hem creates a template for the stitches. Mark and pin a Euro hem with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.