Expandable pockets -sewing tutorial

This is a very easy-to-sew expandable pocket that opens up to hold more things than it appears to from the front. Though it appears flat from the front, its neat folding technique allows it to expand when filled, creating extra storage space. Step 1: Cut out the pocket piece Cut out a pocket piece of … Read more

No-Sew Fastener for your sewing

On some fabrics, you would rather not sew much, not even fasteners – like leather, thick faux leather, other coated materials. But what do you do when you have to have a fastener? A metal prong snaps is your friend here – No sewing required at all. The prongs on the fastener attaches to the … Read more

How to attach Metal Rivets

Rivets are godsends for those with delicate sewing machines; and also for those with a patience-fuse when there are skipped stitches when sewing thick fabrics; and also for those who love some cool hardware and want to reinforce stitches at the same time – the kind that gives that extra coolness to jeans. Knowing how … Read more

How to sew SLITS (Vents) : 7 different methods

Slits or Vents are openings in fabric ; they are clean-finished using techniques such as facings, bindings, hems, or overlapping vent constructions. Slits can be added to necklines, sleeve hems, side seams, skirt backs, and the lower edges of tops and dresses. Sewing tutorial for Vents/slits. Checkout this video where I demonstrate how to sew … Read more

How to sew snaps to fabric (and other ways to attach them)

A Snap fastener consists of two parts – a socket side with a hole in the middle and a projecting side (with the ball) which fits into the socket as you join them together. They are attached to both sides of the opening and fastened by pressing them together, joining the two halves.  How to … Read more