Category: Sewing Tips and Tricks
Welcome to the library of Sewing Tips and Tricks! Who doesn’t love a good shortcut, right? We have Pressing Tips, Sewing Tips, Organizational Tips, and Time Savers. Should you press your seams to the side or press open? What is the best way to cut out a pattern? Find the answers to these questions and many more right here on Nancy’s Notions. Whether you’ve been sewing for five minutes, five years, or fifty years, you are sure to find some good sound sewing advice here.
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Pants Fitting 101
Learn how to sew custom fit pants in this episode of Wardrobe Builder. Joi Mahon shows you where to measure, how to measure, and…
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All About Sewing, Other Sewing Techniques, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Wardrobe BuilderHow to Sew a Welt Pocket
Welt pockets are those classy flat pockets frequently seen on the backside of a nice pair of trousers. They look difficult to sew but…
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All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Wardrobe BuilderThe Top 10 Tricks to Working With Denim
Designer Joi Mahon has ten tricks that will help you while sewing with denim fabric. If you want to learn how to make blue…
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Wardrobe Builder 101 – Creative Swimsuit Design
There’s nothing better than a swimsuit that fits perfectly and is flattering to your body. Why not make one yourself? In this Wardrobe Builder…
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All About Quilting, All About Sewing, Quilting Tips and Tricks, Sewing Needles, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Time Savers, Time Savers, Tools for SewingMind Your Own Needle!
Check out this handy timesaver! Needle Minders are the perfect way to keep track of your needle when you’re stitching. Have you ever walked…
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All About Sewing, Hand Sewing Techniques, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Sewing Tips and TricksThe Whip Stitch and the Fell Stitch
If you’re new to sewing, you have probably already heard someone say “Oh, you can just whip stitch that!” or something similar. Whip stitches…