Power Sewing

Secrets of a Jacket Interior

arianna — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:41:57 +0000

The inside of your jacket speaks volumes about your sewing skills as well as your taste. Here is a rare opportunity to learn Ron’s finishing techniques which enable his garments to be worn with pride when the inside looks as…

Fixes for Too Tight Blouses

arianna — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:25 +0000

You know the culprit, are those cookies! The result is blouses and jackets that are too tight! You probably spent a lot of time making it, or a lot of money buying it, but now it doesn’t close in front!…

Easy Pillow Shams + Men’s Patterns

arianna — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:55:31 +0000

Button loops can be functional or decorative, but if you are making more than one, you better learn this technique from Sandra & Ron which will guarantee that all of them are the exact same size, even on a tricky…

Button Loops

arianna — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:50 +0000

Sewing Tips 63: Pleats

arianna — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:04 +0000

Pleats which are released inches from the seamline, such as those used on the front of pants, begin to work their way loose at the stitching at the end of the pleat when put under stress (a big dinner, perhaps).…

Sewing Tip 62: Pre-Shrinking

arianna — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:22 +0000

Why bother with pre-shrinking–especially when you are excited about the fabric and you want to sew right now? If you don’t pre-shrink fabric, you must treat washable fabrics like delicates: no hot water, no dryer. Shrinkage under these conditions is…

Double Welt Pocket with Zipper

arianna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:05:11 +0000

Stores are full of garments using zippers as details! Watch this show as S & R show you a clever zipper application, which involves not only a pocket but a beautiful interior to your garment.

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Sewing Tip 61: Pressing

arianna — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Before pressing on the right side of garment, try a sample piece of fabric. If pressing directly on the right side of a garment causes a shine or flattening effect, cover garment with presscloth and use steam for a good…

Sewing Tip 60: Bedsheet Tableclothes

arianna — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:22 +0000

Sheets now come in such a variety of patterns that it is likely you can find one that will make a good tablecloth. King-size sheets are usually large enough to make a cloth without piecing. Unfortunately, if the fabric combination…

Unstructured Jackets

arianna — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:10:21 +0000

Often the third piece in an outfit is the one that pulls it all together! See a wardrobe of unstructured jackets that cover the arms and give your outfit some pizzazz! If you are one of many who hate to…