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...

Before a zipper is sewn into the boppy pillow cover material, the edges of the fabric should be finished off using a serger machine or by sewing a narrow zigzag along the edge. Prepare the fabric...

Installing the zipper into a boppy pillow cover requires changing the sewing machine's presser foot to a zipper foot, which allows room for the zipper to pass next to it. Sew in the zipper along...

Sewing a dress together involves closing the darts for a tight fit, sewing buttonholes down the front panel, joining the front and back pieces, adding the sleeves and hemming the raw edges....

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 make your own sewing patterns, go off of clothes that already fit well, tracing them with a seam allowance for each piece of the pattern, and purchase pattern paper to cut out patterns that can...

Making your own clothes begins by tracing clothes that fit well to make new patterns, altering thrift store finds into new garments and adding embellishments to exiting clothing. Personalize a...

Making a fashion design portfolio requires exhibiting a variety of works, technical drawings, fabric design and runway photographs in a digital format that can be brought to interviews. Develop a...

To become a fashion designer, either study fashion design in school and enter the field that way, or get any job in the fashion industry to learn the trade, to network and to make the right...

Operating a sewing machine depends on the type of machine, but generally, all sewing machines are equipped to sew a variety of stitches, to stitch backwards and to change the size of each stitch....

Buying a sewing machine involves considering how well it functions, the features it offers, how easy it is to stitch backwards and how it makes a button hole. Purchase a solid sewing machine made...

When laying out sewing pattern pieces, consider the direction of the fabric grain for the best durability, the direction of the pattern for the best look and whether the pattern pieces can be...

Choosing a sewing pattern and fabric requires considering the personal skill level, finding patterns marked as either easy, intermediate or advanced, and choosing fabric based on its weight, feel...

Choosing a needle for machine sewing involves considering the type of fabric and the desired effect, as size eight and 10 needles are best for sheer fabrics, a size 12 is standard and a size 16 or...

To stock a sewing area, have a bag of thread on hand, a measuring tape, sewing machine needles, thread scissors, fabric scissors, a seam ripper, a box of needles and safety pins. Gather necessary...

Organizing a sewing area requires keeping necessities right next to the sewing machine, such as a seam ripper, thread scissors and straight pins, and keeping other supplies near the cutting area,...

Choosing a sewing thread requires considering the strength of the thread and the purpose it will serve, as all-purpose polyester thread works best for most projects using a sewing machine. Pick...

To choose a needle for hand sewing, consider the type of fabric, the size of the eye and how easy it is to handle, as smaller needles are best for smaller details, but heavier fabrics require a...

Winding a sewing machine bobbin requires setting up the spool of thread on the spindle, threading the empty bobbin, switching the machine to the bobbin winding mode and pressing the pedal until...

Threading a sewing machine depends on the model of the machine, but generally a spool of thread is loaded onto a spindle, the thread is wound through the machine, hooked in place and threaded...

Making lined curtains requires finding a similar fabric to the curtains and hemming them an inch or two shorter than the main fashion fabric. Line curtains to help block out more sun with...

For hand sewing, cross stitch craft kits can easily be ordered through crafts stores, and they generally include a fabric pattern, an embroidery hoop and different colored threads. Order a cross...

In hand sewing, the backstitch is similar to the slip stitch, but its backward stitching pattern offers more reinforcement to the seam. Learn the backstitch, starting underneath the fabric and...

In hand sewing, to design a cross stitch, draw out an image or print out an image from the computer, lay it over the fabric and embroidery hoop and stitch on top of the design with different...

Sewing a seam requires placing the fabric with right sides together, leaving about a half an inch of seam allowance and pushing the needle into the fabric and back out the other side. Continue...

Sewing a slip stitch requires placing the fabric together, pulling the needle up from underneath, pushing the needle back down halfway and then pulling it out through the top again. Practice this...

Sewing is a great way to repair clothing, whether adding extra fabric onto jeans to conceal fraying or covering up a rip with a patch. Discover ways to repair torn clothing, using a whip stitch to...

Sewing appliques to a garment adds additional decoration, and it is easy to do by gluing it in place with fabric glue, stitching around the edges by hand or using a machine to tack it down. Sew...

Sewing a blind stitch requires folding a hem in, sewing on the inside of the fold and catching very small pieces of each side with the needle for an invisible seam. Sew a blind stitch, using a...

Sewing a pillow closed is as simple as turning in the ends and doing a whip stitch across the seam, using matching colored thread for a seamless look. Sew a pillow closed, keeping the stitches...

Simple sewing techniques can be used when attaching charms to a homemade bracelet. Attach charms when making bracelets out of pants with tips from a custom-clothing specialist in this free video...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.