Sewing tutorials

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2009-03-11T08:44:00.002+01:00

Pattern alterations	General sewing	Tops/tees
Interfacing		Bag making techniques
Lingerie sewing	Special feet	Fabric information
Serger/coverstitch	Jackets	Pants/skirts
Zippers	Buttonholes/closings	Pockets
Other sewing sites

Introduction

2008-12-10T10:00:00.012+01:00

Last update May, 2010

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This blog is not a blog in the usual way, it has no journal or regular new posts. It only has links to sewing tutorials.

These links are certainly not all tutorials that can be found on the internet. There is so much information that one person can not find it all, but it might help you finding the information you might be looking for, or at least be a starting point to find it.

A few remarks on the links:

There are no recommendations. I have tried some of the tutorials, but of course not all. What works for me might not work for you, and the other way round.
As you will see there will be some techniques that are explained by different authors.
Often there are more ways to do the same thing. What you use depends on personal preference and the fabric or pattern that you are using.
Another thing is that the way of explaining or writing a tutorial is different from person to person, and there too you might prefer a certain writing style.
For tutorials that are published in a personal blog, I ask every author for permission for the links and use of a picture from their site.
Please respect the copyright of the authors

All feedback is very welcome!

Enjoy your sewing adventures!

Sigrid

Other sites with sewing information

2008-12-07T20:24:00.001+01:00

By no means an extensive list.

Pattern Review	Reviews, message boards, online sewing classes. Very helpful, highly recommended.
Burda style How to section	"Open source sewing site"
Stitchers guild	Sewing forum
Bernina videos	Page with helpful videos
	Threads magazine
Threads magazine	Look for categories: Tips and tricks Videos
Sewing Stash	Sewing and crafts directory

A new layout

2008-12-06T00:01:00.001+01:00

This blog is now half a year old, and I have the impression that it's helpful to a lot of you. I'm continuing my efforts to keep this site up to date, though with so many links to tutorials I can't check them at a regularly basis to see whether they all still work. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know. It gives me a chance to keep this site up to date.

Coming week I'll be updating the pages with a few new links that I gathered last weeks/months. Unfortunately there is not enough time to do this very often.

At the same time I'm testing a bit with the layout. Any suggestions for that? Can you find the tutorials you're looking for, is there anything I can do to improve it?

As always, tips on tutorials are welcome, let me know what I miss and might be helpful to others!

Finally: thank you for the positive comments I received on this blog and for referring to it with a link on your blog or on other sites or forums.

Happy sewing, Sigrid

Interfacing tips and tricks

2008-09-19T20:42:00.001+02:00


Links checked February 18, 2011
	Interfacing- How To Use It	Pamela Off the cuff style
	How to rescue wrinkled interfacing	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Facing neatly finished	Lori Girls in the garden
	Fold and flip facing For draped cowls and boatnecks with cut-on facing	Pamela Off the cuff style

Use of special sewing feet

2008-09-19T20:35:00.001+02:00

	Subject	Author
	Using the rolled hem foot	Gigi Sewing Diva's
	Using rolled hem foot Video	Claire Kennedy Design
	Flat felled foot	Nancy Encue creations
	Turn and stitch	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	A LOT of YouTube movies for use of different Pfaff feet
	Using bias tape foot (video )	Webhex

Awards

2008-08-23T14:30:00.001+02:00

This blog has received two awards. I'm a little late in responding to the posts in which these were given due to other activities and a holiday.

I feel very honored that though this site with links exists only such a short time (I started in the middle of May), it is already mentioned for two awards.

The first for Excellent blog was given by Pamela from Off the cuff style end of July.

At the beginning of August, Beth from RustyBobbin awarded this blog with the Brillante Weblog Award.

Thank you so very much for these awards.

It's custom to nominate others for awards. I like to read a lot of blogs, and like to read of all the projects, plans, fabrics and patterns bought etc.

I won't mention anyone in particular though, but on this occasion and from this site I would like to pass the awards on to all those other bloggers who take time to write a tutorial and publish them on the internet. It's so helpful.

Techniques for bag making

2008-08-21T23:13:00.001+02:00

Links checked February 18, 2011
	Corded rouleaux strap	Nicole You sew girl
	Sew with even seam allowances or topstitching	Nicole You sew girl
	How to sew magnetic snaps	Nicole You sew girl
	How to make super quick button loops	Nicole You sew girl
	Making bias tape	Nicole You sew girl
	Adjustable strap	Nicole You sew girl
picture	Making a bag base with fast2fuse	Nicole You sew girl
	Making a bag base with template plastic	Nicole You sew girl
	Making eyelets	Nicole You sew girl
	Changing the zipper pull	Nicole You sew girl
	Box the bottom corners of a bag	Joan Lazy girl designs
	Add pcket flap to closure to purse or tote	Joan Lazy girl designs
	Perfect yoyo	Joan Lazy girl designs
	Internal flex frame	Lisa U-handbag
	Apply fabric to Purse Frames (straight frame)	Lisa U-handblog
	Inserting a concealed top edge bag zipper	Lisa U-handblog
	Using metal rivets	Lisa U-handblog
	How to use Purse Twist Turn Locks	Lisa U-handblog
	Sewing piping on bags	Lisa U-handblog
	Hex Open Bag Frame	Lisa U-handblog
	Zipper in lining of bag	Lisa U-handblog
	Using bag feet	Bunny La Sewista

Fabrics: how to determine/use/prepare

2008-06-19T11:11:00.002+02:00

	Subject	Author
	Posts about different fabrics (cotton, linen, man made fabrics, wool, silk) and information on weave and fibers	Claire Kennedy Design
	Preparing wool crepe	Carolyn Diary of a sewing fanatic
	Preparing/preshrinking wool	Pam Off the cuff style
	Determine fabric content	Ditzy prints
	Working with linen	Threads magazine

Using serger and coverstitch

2008-05-26T21:28:00.001+02:00

	Subject	Author
	Coverstitching over serged seams	Gigi Behind the seams

Zippers

2008-05-21T12:48:00.007+02:00

	Subject	Author
	Invisible zipper	Eugenia Fabulous world of fashion
	Invisible zipper	Els Sewing Diva's
	Invisible zipper	Sherry Buzzy bees world
	Facing for invisible zipper	Els Sewing Diva's
	Facing for invisible zipper	Sherry Buzzy bees world
	Lining and invisible zipper	The slapdash sewist
	Invisible zipper in sideseam, combined with a pocket	Summerset Pins and needles
	Invisible zipper	Summerset Pins and needles
	Centered zipper	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion incubator
	Centered zipper	Els Sewing Diva's
	Zipper for furry fabrics	Els Sewing Diva's
	Fly front zipper	Threads (video)
	Fly front zipper with fly facing piece	Adriana The Princess Seam
	Fly front zipper	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Jeans fly	Debbie Cook Stitches and seams
	Lapped zipper	Nancy Encue creations
	Faced Fly Front zipper This is a method to use when there is no waistband!	Kay Y See Kay's reviews on Pattern Review

Buttons / buttonholes / buttonloops

2008-05-21T12:44:00.002+02:00

	Button loops	Pam Off the cuff style
	Spanish buttonholes	Kay The sewing lawyer
	Bound buttonholes	Birgitte Bubblegum 4 Breakfast
	How to put a shank on a flat button	Gail Patrice
	Bound buttonholes	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Bound buttonholes	Belinda Sew 4 fun
	Bound buttonhole	Tany Couture et tricot
	Bound buttonhole	Shannon Hungy zombie couture
	Bound buttonholes	Kay Y See Kay's reviews on Pattern Review
	Bound buttonholes	Paco (spanish)
	Triangular bound button hole	Els Sewing Diva's
	Bound buttonhole - Finishing the facing	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Corded bound buttonholes	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Bound buttonhole	Summerset Pins and needles
	Button loops	Gigi Sewing Diva's
	Button loops	Shannon
	Button loops (on a Chanel style jacket)	Marji Fiber arts afloat
	Covered snap	Summerset Pins and needles
	Covered snap	Tany Couture et Tricot

Pocket constructions

2008-05-17T11:06:00.002+02:00

	Invisible zipper pockets	Kay The Sewing lawyer
	Lined pocket flap	Kay The Sewing lawyer
	Welt pocket with tab	Ann Rowley
	Patch pocket	Threads magazine Louise Cutting
	Single welt pocket As used in Vogue 1015	Ann Gorgeous Things
	Welt pocket Part 1 Part 2	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion Incubator
	Welt pocket Technique describes making the opening first, then add the welts.	Ann Gorgeous Things
	Welt pockets Part 1 (with flap) Part 2 part 3 (with buttons as used in back of pants) All in Spanish, but with a lot of clear pictures	Paco Peralta
	Single welt pocket/Slashed pocket with welt	Birgitte Bubblegum 4 Breakfast
	Single welt pocket (Spanish)	Paco Peralta
	Welt pocket in side front of jacket	Summerset Pins and Needles
	welt pockets (sew opening first, then add welts)	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Pocket and zipper	Ann Rowley
	Vertical welt pocket (for pants)	Beth RustyBobbin
	Welt pocket	Beth RustyBobbin
	Pocket in a side seam (with or without topstitching)	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Pocket with piping part 2 part 3	Terri Terri's Thread Therapy Workshop
	Perfect Pockets	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Bellows pocket (as in BWOF June 2006 jacket)	Kay Y See Kay's reviews on Pattern Review
	Welt pocket (double on pants)	Adriana The princess seam
	Single welt pocket	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion incubator

Pattern alterations

2008-05-16T10:19:00.004+02:00

Links checked on February 13, 2011
	tutorials on fba, pants wrinkles, square shoulders	Debbie Stitches and seams
	Adjust patterns for mixed sizes	BurdaStyle.com
	Raising a neckline	Ann Gorgeous Things
	FBA for wrap top	Ann Sewing Diva's
	Example of FBA	Belinda Sew 4 fun
	SBA - Small bust adjustment	Shannon Hungry zombie couture
	Flat seat adjustment	Ann Rowley
	Fitting jeans	Threads magazine
	tapering or widening pants	Threads magazine
	Skirt with godets Drafting a pattern for this	Els Sewing diva's
	Raglan sleeve cap height alteration	Els Sewing diva's
	Shirt Alteration for Prominent Abdomen	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Altering a Collar Pattern (obsolete link)	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Rotating a bust dart	Beth Rustybobbin
	Changing a armhole princess seam to shoulder princess seam	Marji Fiber arts afloat
	Removing gaping neckline, two methods	Kat Phat chick designs
	Draw a flounce	Pam Off the cuff style
	Altering sleeve for forward shoulder	Kat Phat chick designs
	Pants: change for full thigh (front)	Els The sewing diva's
	Sleeve biceps alteration	Carolyn Diary of a sewing fanatic
	Resizing a (vintage) pattern	Dana Lean and mean sewing machine

Blouses/tees

2008-05-16T10:17:00.004+02:00

Links checked March 22, 2011
	Nancy Zieman Collar	Bunny La Sewista
	Collar with stand	Robin A little sewing
	Stretch neckband with enclosed back seam	Pam Sew Exciting
	Constructing V-neck in t-shirt Complete article “not your ordinary t-shirt” is here	Threads magazine
	Placket for shirt-cuff	Sherry Patterns Scissors Cloth
	Attatching shirt-cuff	Sherry Patterns Scissors Cloth
	T shirt neckband	Craft Stylish magazine blog
	Sewing binding with jersey fabric and coverstitch	Kay Y The sewing lawyer
	Narrow bias finishing for neckline/armhole	Melissa Fehr trade
	Knit neckband	Lori Girls in the Garden
	Collar on stand part 1 Collar on stand part 2	Gigi Behind the seams
	Collar with stand Method David Page Coffin explained with pictures (pdf file)	Sigrid Sigrid's Sewing projects
	Collar with stand	Sharon Adventures from the sewing studio
	Cutting upper and under collar in one pattern piece	Sigrid Sigrid’s sewing projects
	Collar with stand (another method then the 3 above) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3	Pam Off the cuff style
	Flat felled seam in armscyce	Pam Off the cuff style
	Combined collar with stand	Pam Off the cuff style
	Express collar (upper and under collar in one pattern part)	Nancy's notions
	Shirt making General introduction to shirtmaking	Liana Sew Intriguing
	Collar with stand	Debbie Cook/Belinda Stitches and seams
	Collar with stand (and collar stay)	Beth Rusty bobbin
	Sleeve placket	Karen Sewing by the seat of my pants
	Sleeve placket	Summerset Pins and needles
	Sleeve placket Method David page Coffin explained with Pictures	Mary Beth The Stitchery
	Classic sleeve placket	Pamela Off the cuff style
	One strip sleeve placket	Beth Rusty bobbin
	Sleeve placket in two parts	Sigrid
	Button placket	Annette See reviews by Annette on Pattern review
	Collar With Lapel Tutorial, Part 1 Part 2	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Unusual sleeve placket	Laura Laura's sewing room
	Knit neckline	Gigi Behind the seams
	Ottobre gathered neck tee Explains easy way to make gathers in the neckline of a t-shirt. Can be applied to other patterns too.	Belinda Sew-4-fun
	Adjustable straps	Leah Journey to couture
	Classic man's sleeve slit shirt part1 part 2 part 3 part 4	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion incubator
	Neckline binding for knits	Threads (video)
	Turtleneck finish	Threads (video)
	Twisted neckline	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Convertible collar with yoke	Gigi Behind the seams
	Collar stays	Gigi Behind the seams
	Banded surplice neckline	Gigi Sewing Diva's
	Lining a sleeveless dress	Nancy Encue creations
	Back yoke Men's style back yoke (double fabric) without handstitching	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Sew a rib knit band	BurdaStyle.com
	Use collar clamp for perfect collars	Pamela Off the cuff style
	A third way to use the collar clamp for the collar	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Special neckline	Beth Rusty bobbin
	Polo collar	Dawn Two on two off
	Vented cuff	Leslie Loohoo originals
	Sewing cuff to a shirt	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion incubator
	Twisted "Draped Cowl" Tutorial	Pamela Off the cuff style

Ling erie

2008-05-16T10:16:00.007+02:00

	Making a full band bra part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Making a full band bra (using Elan 645 as starting point) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5	Summerset Pins and needles
	Making a partial band bra (using Elan 511 as starting point) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4	Summerset Pins and needles
	Making a partial band bra This is a pdf file, not published on my blog.	Sigrid
	Invisible seam at upper cup neckline	Tina lingeriecrafter
	Making broader straps	Tina lingeriecrafter
	Applying wire chanelling	Tina lingeriecrafter
	Inserting cups in full band bra	Tina lingeriecrafter
	Bra with scallop band	Sigrid
	Sewing under band bra showing only picot edge	Heather Li'l miss muffet
	Adjustable straps	Leah Journey to couture
	Adding bra cups to a dress	Nancy Encue creations
	Sewing a panty	Beth Rusty bobbin

Pants/skirts

2008-05-16T10:16:00.006+02:00

	Shaped waistband + belt loops	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Pants side pocket	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Godet in skirt-sheer fabric	Els Sewing Diva's
	Inverted kick pleat-no topstitching	Els Sewing Diva's
	Piped pockets	Threads
	Prevent torn skirt/dress vent	Els Sewing Diva's
	Inverted kick pleat-L shape	Els Sewing Diva's
	The Comfy Elastic Waistband	Pamela Off the cuff style
	Walking ease in lining slit	Els Sewing Diva's
	Making a petticoat	Summerset Pins and needles
	Belt loops	Kay Y See Kay's reviews on Pattern Review
	Waist band, crisp corners	Kay Y See Kay's reviews on Pattern Review
	Hemming a pleated skirt	Threads magazine Susan Khalje

Embellishments

2008-05-16T09:22:00.002+02:00

	Chanel cuff	Birgitte Bubblegum 4 Breakfast
	Picot edge hem finish	Debbie Cook Stitches and seams
	Tie a stand-alone bow	Paula SewConfused
	Decorative elastic finish	Gigi Behind the seams
	Shadow applique	Charity Vintage threads
	Felting wool embellishment	Charity Vintage threads
	Using eyelets	Charity Vintage threads
	Beaded trim	Summerset Pins and needles
	Sequined buttons	Summerset Pins and needles
	Origami folding	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Covered snap	Carolyn Diary of a sewing fanatic
	Rose of fabric	LauraLo Laura's sewing room
	Using a heavy trim on a curved neckline	Ann Gorgeous Things
	Shark teeth	Charity Vintage threads
	Twisted tucks	Charity Vintage threads
	Fabric flowers	Connie Couturesmith

Jackets tutorials

2008-05-15T17:23:00.004+02:00

	Subject	Author
	Clip and swivel hem Finish for jacket where facing meets lining and hem	Valerie’s own sewing blog
	Notched collar	SewStylish blog
	Tailored construction of notched collar Original post of Paco English/Portuguese translation by Tany	Paco Peralta
	Bagging a lining part 1 Bagging a lining part 2 Bagging a lining part 3 Bagging a lining part 4	Kathleen Fasanella Fashion incubator
	Sleeve heads	Belinda Sew 4 fun
	Sleeve heads	Els The sewing divas
	Jacket with instructions for interfacing and making trim	Ann Rowley
	Ease sleeve with pins	Ann Gorgeous Things
	Sleeve heads	Summerset Pins and needles
	All-in-one piping and facing	Threads magazine (video)
	Inside story Armani jacket	Threads magazine
	Straight collar band	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Lining with elastic waist	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Custom shoulder pads	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Sleeve vent	Sherry Buzzy bee world
	Sleeve vent (version 1)	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Sleeve vent (version 2)	Sigrid Sigrid's sewing projects
	Vented cuff	Leslie Loohoo originals
	The intersection of facing and jump hem	Bunny La Sewista
	Bagging a lining	Threads magazine
	Bagging a lining: where the lining meets the front facing	Sigrid's sewing projects
	Express sleeves: lining sleeves	Bunny La sewista
	Lining coat/jacket (part of same post as above link)	Bunny La sewista

General sewing

2008-05-15T11:12:00.005+02:00

	Lining a sleeveless dress (video!)	The slapdash sewist
	Balancing a dart	Kay The sewing lawyer
	Some great tutorials on sewing on the Husquvarna website (no direct links possible to specific subjects, just take a look for what's available, there are quite a few)	Husqvarna
	How to use the pattern sheets and instructions in magazines like BWOF, Knip Mode, Patrones etc. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Using horsehair braid	Gertie Gertie’s New blog for better sewing
	Easy french seams	Sherry Buzzy bees world
	Folded mitered hem	Sherry Buzzy bees world
	Making shoulderpads	Birgitte Bubblegum 4 Breakfast
	Perfect machine tension	Threads magazine April M. Mohr
	Hemming a t-shirt	Pam Off the cuff style
	Lining a sleeveless dress	Nancy W Encue creations
	Lining a sheat dress	Summerset Pins and needles
	Using double faced fabric (Spanish with a lot of clear pictures)	Paco Peralta
	Hong Kong finish	Nancy Encue creations
	Tucks or darts in transparent fabrics	Threads magazine Kenneth King
	Hong Kong finish	Bunny La Sewista
	Mitered hem	Gigi Sewing diva's
	Blind stitched hem with elastic	Gigi Sewing Diva's
	Piping and lining in one step	Threads magazine (video)
	Piping basics Piping in corners and curves	Bunny La sewista
	Uncorded piping	Gigi Sewing Diva's
	French seam dart	Sherry Buzzy bees world
	Sewing a French dart	Els Sewing Diva's
	Topstitching	Belinda Sew 4 fun
	Flat felled vs French seams	Shannon Hungry zombie couture
	Gusset insertion - organza patch method	Ann Rowley
	Inserting a gusset	Summerset Pins and Needles
	Sewing an inset corner	Threads (video)
	Seam in leather	Threads (video
	French seam	Nancy Encue creations

	Continuous bias	Dena From Threads to fabric
	Continuous bias	Pretty Jane
	Continuous bias	Beth Rusty bobbin
	Making bias tape	Bunny La Sewista
	Duct tape double	Beth Rusty bobbin
	HongKong underlining	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	Hem split	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	French binding	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	French seam	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	Flat felled seam	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	Turn and stitch	Linda Whatever is on my mind
	Bullion stitch	Tany Couture et Tricot
	Shell stitched edge	Bunny La Sewista
	Slotted seams	Threads magazine Louise Cutting
	Mitered corners	Threads magazine Mary Ray
	Easy way to turn bias cording	Threads magazine Louise Cutting
	partial lining for (sleeveless) dress	Belinda Sew for fun
	Covered snaps	Threads magzine Mary Ray

Sewing tutorials

Start page

Pattern alterations

General sewing

Tops/tees

Interfacing

Bag making techniques

Lingerie sewing

Special feet

Fabric information

Serger/coverstitch

Jackets

Pants/skirts

Zippers

Buttonholes/closings

Pockets

Other sewing sites

Introduction

Other sites with sewing information

A new layout

Interfacing tips and tricks

Use of special sewing feet

Awards

Techniques for bag making

Fabrics: how to determine/use/prepare

Using serger and coverstitch

Zippers

Buttons / buttonholes / buttonloops

Pocket constructions

Pattern alterations

Blouses/tees

Ling erie

Pants/skirts

Embellishments

Jackets tutorials

General sewing