Did you see my earlier article and video on how to sew on a button with your machine? How to Sew on Buttons with a Sewing Machine It wasn’t difficult at all, just a little bit of fiddling to make sure the needle lined up exactly with the buttonholes. But, … Continue reading
Continuing on in the series about how to sew seams, for those of us without a serger. Today, a simple one suitable for lots of applications and one I remember being taught in school a long, long time ago. Even if you have the simplest of sewing machines that only … Continue reading
This is a tunic that is so easy to make that you will want to make many in different colors. This pattern would make a good project for those looking for their first garment. The only slightly tricky part is applying bias tape to the v-neck which is why we’ve created a … Continue reading
Stress-free Sewing Stress is all around us these days. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can wreak havoc on both your mind and your body. Thankfully sewing can be both a hobby and past-time that can really be a refuge from stress. We’ve written before about how Sewing Fights Depression as … Continue reading
Nursing Cover Patterns Roundup There’s not really much debate anymore that breastfeeding is the best way to nourish your baby. Doing so not only gives the new bub the best possible nutrition, but also passes on many of the antibodies from mum. Also, breastfeeding is a terrific way to … Continue reading
It seems there is more ways than one to sew a French Seam. Continuing on in my quest to learn more about the various types of seam finishes and getting a nice neat result on the inside of my projects, I’ve been reading several tutorials and books on the French … Continue reading
The t-shirt dress pattern is a part of my attempt to make a summer wardrobe that is both easy to make and easy to wear. The t-shirt dress is the perfect item to make when you only have a couple of hours to spare and are in need of something practical … Continue reading
Today I’ll show you the easiest way to add butterfly sleeves to a top or dress. We all have one top or dress that we always wished had sleeves. In this tutorial I am using the Tina top I shared with you two weeks ago. I have to admit I … Continue reading
Looking again today at how to get a nice neat finish on the inside of your projects. This isn’t one technique that might immediately spring to mind and it’s certainly not right for every project, but if you look closely you’ll be surprised how often you might find it on … Continue reading
We always like to tell our readers when something special is going on at one of the best fabric suppliers we know. If you’ve not been tried Fabric.com yet, now would be a good time. Fabric.com is launching at noon today a new Forth of July Sale where you can … Continue reading
Congratulations to all the winners! We’re delighted to announce the winners in the Fabric.com and So Sew Easy summer spectacular giveaway! This giveaway was Exclusive to So Sew Easy followers, Fabric.com is giving away $500 worth of credit to use on your favorite summer fabrics. I really hope all the winners … Continue reading
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