Sewing Techniques Roundup

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Every Friday, I share a roundup of all the blogs posts that I have come across which talk about some specific sewing techniques. After all we all strive to be better seamstress, don't we?


Jessica from Me Sew Crazy is one crazy talented gal. This week At Girl Creative she  shared this super easy and super cute technique to make your own kids made watercolor fabric. Hmmm...super easy, super cute, keeps the kids busy for more than 15 minutes, now that's one technique that I super love.

Sewing Techniques Roundup

Every Friday, I share a roundup of all the blogs posts that I have come across which talk about some specific sewing techniques. After all we all strive to be better seamstress, don't we?

 Finishing the seams (Techniques from around the world)

Until last week I didn't even know that something like "Hong-kong seams" exist. They do and for good reason.We all need great looking seams inside our garments.

I guess French Seams are a more common way of finishing seams without a serger.

While sewing I always strive for professional finish in the garment, apparently I'm not alone in my quest.
Adithi's Amma Sews shares this great tutorial for sewing finished elastic casings and it is so simple.

Oh man! How clever is this - Making your own oilcloth.

Sewing Techniques Round up

This not a sewing 'technique' per se! but man! this is some seriously clever design! I just loooooooove these fairy wing skirts. This will come in handy when looking for Halloween costume ideas.

Everything you ever wanted to know about bias tapes:

Making your bias tape

Sewing your bias tape

I love it that bias tapes really zazz up any plain looking garment. They can really make or break the final product.

Sewing Techniques Roundup

Every Friday, I share a roundup of all the blogs posts that I have come across which talk about some specific sewing techniques. After all we all strive to be better seamstress, don't we?

Ashley of Make It And Love It, gives us the skinny on stitches. I just love Ashley and her blog, rarely do you come across somebody this creative.

Sewing Techniques Roundup

Sewing in No Mans Land demystifies taking measurements for you. I think now there's no excuse left for me to start sewing for myself.

Sewing Techniques posts roundup

Here're a few tips and techniques posts from the blogsosphere. I think they are very useful for anyone who wants to sew efficiently.

This great article from Carla Crim on Sew Mama Sew give you the skinny on pattern drafting and designing. Must read for anyone who would like to sew, and sew it well.


Turning a tube

Making Bias tape