Sewing & Embroidery: Page 12

This is a demonstration of sewing a rolled hem. A rolled hem is a stitch that is used most often when making your own gear for backpacking or hiking. Making your own gear is beneficial because you can make it totally custom, which fits your needs. This is a basic stitch, but very rugged and versatile. Just what the average outdoorsman needs.

Ditch the cheesy champagne, roses and chocolate this Valentine's Day and go D.I.Y. for your sweetheart. Blog Lavender and Limes posts a simple HowTo on sewing these oh-so-cute felt conversation hearts.

1: Chose a stretchy fabric & fold in half, so that the right side of the patterns are together.2: Lay dress on top of fabric & trace the dress with dressmakers chalk, allowing for a 1.5 cm seam allowance (except for the bottom. allow 5 cm).3: Take dress away,fold fabric in half.4: Cut out your material. 5: Trim the neckline (use pins as middle point). This helps give the dress a bit of shape. Then trim the arm-holes (first layer only)6: Assemble the dress.

You will need marking pencils or chalk, scissors, seam ripper, pins and good quality matching thread. Mark desired length on each pant leg. Option 1: Stand on pants and place a pin where fabric hits the floor. Option 2: Fold pants up to desired length & pin. Take pants off; turn the leg inside out. Note original hem size after it is 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches. Mark pin position/finished length. Rip out original hem stitching using seam ripper or point of scissor. Find right loop to pull & it will...

Check out this video to learn how to make some easy fabric ornaments for Christmas. Decorating will be a snap, not a pain, when you take advantage of the scraps you have lying around from past projects. Let your holiday spirit out!

Sure, buying a quilt is fun, but making your own is much cooler! Learn how to design and sew your own quilt by watching this informative video.

With only a few simple steps, you could be on your way to making an eco-friendly and fashionable tote!

Whether you want to save money by making your own clothes or you just enjoy working with fabrics, choose the best sewing machine so your projects turn out great.You Will Need* A sewing class* A budget

Your sewing machine needs bobbin thread to create overlock stitches, so keep your machine going by learning to fill your bobbin.You Will Need* Thread* A sewing machine* A bobbin* Scissors* Your sewing machine manual* A bobbin winding machine

Pants too long or too short? Skip the cost of a tailor – hemming your own pants is "sew" easy.You Will Need* A pair of pants* Scissors or a seam ripper* Shoes* A friend* Pins* An ironing board* Measuring tape* An iron* Thread* A needle* A dry or damp cloth (optional)

You can learn to confidently and accurately sew a straight seam.You Will Need* Straight pins* A measuring tape* A sewing machine* Masking tape

Crafts are easily completed once you learn how to quickly thread a sewing machine.You Will Need* A sewing machine* Thread* A needle* A bobbin

The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a head start right here on Threadbanger with guest John Murphy from Stupid Creatures. Learn how to put together your own stuffed aniumal/plushie/stupid creature for your friends and family while saving a buck or two this holiday season.

Australian flags include the Australian National flag, the Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag. Each of these flags may be flown every day of the year. The Australian National flag was first flown in 1901.

You don't need to be an expert designer to make your own clothes, only the patience to work step by step. This video will show you how to follow a sewing pattern.

Are you bent out of shape over damage to your clothes caused by wire hangers? Don't buy new ones – follow these easy steps to modify hangers you already have. Watch this video to learn how to turn a wire hanger into a cloth one.

Learn how to decorate your graduation cap. Customizing your graduation cap is a way to stand out among the sea of identical, ill-fitting graduation robes.

Check out this DIY video tutorial from Curbly, the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice.

There are different techniques to apply the glue on the latex sheeting, none of them is right or wrong. All that matters is what works best for you. This latex tip is helpful for making fetish clothing or latex fashion pieces. Latex clothing is integral to fetish clothing and used frequently in BDSM or S&M sex.

This video tutorial belongs to the Arts & Crafts category which is going to show you how to glue latex in 4 easy steps. This is really easy and very fast to do. First you clean the surfaces using mineral spirit and a piece of cloth. Next you apply a thin layer of latex glue using a cotton bud or a brush. In the third step, you let the glue dry for about five minutes and then put the two surfaces together. And finally you apply pressure to the seam with a seam roller. That's it! The latex sheets...

The hair scrunchie in this how-to video is so easy to make, even a cat can sew it. You will need a felt sheet of 8" x 8", an elastic string, a cutting punch, a hammer, marking pins, scissors, two big beads, and a cutting mat. Follow along with the step by step instructions in this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a felt hair scrunchie.

The hair scrunchie in this how-to video is so easy to make, even a cat can do it. You will need a felt fabric square of 20 by 20 cm, an elastic string of 30cm, a cutting punch, a hammer, marking pins, scissors, two big beads, and a cutting mat. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a spiral shaped hair scrunchie.

Recycle any cloth, or use up scraps of a fabric you like by making a hair scrunchie like the one shown in this how-to video. No need for a pattern, the design is made from simple rectangles with size measurements provided in the video. Follow along with the steps and learn how to make a hair scrunchie by watching this video sewing tutorial.

Melissa Watson from DIY Style shows how to make a spa pillow and eye pillow with micro beads and soothing lavender in this instructional video. You will need a sewing kit (needles, thread, pins, and scissors), 3/8 yard of two different kinds of cotton fabric, a cup of rice, 1/8 cup lavender, another fourth cup of lavender, and a funnel. Follow along with the step by step instructions in this how-to video and learn how to sew relaxing spa and eye pillows.

When sewing your own clothes, you can take exact measurements to get a perfect fit. This how-to video demonstrates the process of measuring for clothing patterns. All you need is a measuring tape. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to take measurements.

Thread cassettes on a sewing machine allow you to advance prepare desired threads. This how-to video provides a video guide for using a Brother sewing machine, how to read indicator lights, and how to set the machine up for sewing. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to thread the cassette on a Brother sewing machine.

This instructional sewing video shows an easy way to tie a knot in your thread for hand sewing an quilting. This is a simple sewing trick, but it's worth taking the time to learn how to tie a failsafe knot. Don't let your sewing projects fall apart at the seams.

Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. One of the hairstyle's main features is the application of intricate little fabric flowers. With a step-by-step video tutiorial will you how to make your own cute kanzashi flowers. These can go on brooches, bags, hairpins, or serve as fridge magnets... oh, how kawaii!

This instructional sewing video demonstrates how to sew a ruffle. Choose any type of fabric and some stretchy material. Sew the stretchy material onto the fabric while the elastic is stretched out. When you let it relax the fabric will retain a natural ruffle. Try it out at home with your own designs.

These in-the-embroidery hoop gift card holders are a wonderful way to dress up cards and make gifts even more appreciated! You can even add a ribbon loop to hang them onto a Christmas tree. It's not only the gift that counts - it's the embroidered wrapping too! Watch this instructional video to learn how to create your own embroidered gift card holders for birthdays and holidays.

Add dimension and excitement to your embroidery collection! Fringe embroidery is not only fun, but the added texture and three-dimensional quality of fringe makes these specially-digitized designs look as if they could literally jump off the fabric! Watch this exciting embroidery tutorial video and start embroidering some fringe today!

Give ordinary towels a fun new embroidered look with a topper. Colorful and vibrant embroidery hangs from cupboard pulls, towel bars, and oven door handles. Fashionable and functional! Learn how to do this fun embroidery project.

Fast and fun, these embroidered door hanger designs will dress up door knobs. Stretch embroidery to all areas of your home - inside and out - with this in-the-embroidery hoop project! Follow the instructional video to learn how.

A new fashion trend on the rise: In-the-embroidery hoop purses! Add flair and fun with these embroidery project designs. Just follow this instructional video, and you can make fun gifts.

Satin fabric is luxurious, delicate, and surprisingly sturdy and resilient. To learn more about embroidering on satin: stabilizer choices, needles, and design selections, watch this embroidery video tutorial. Master the art of satin embroidery!

Whether it's everyday dining, or a wine tasting for 20, matching embroidered coasters add a festive flair to any occasion. Watch this instructional embroidery video to learn how to make your own custom coasters. Wonderful gift or party decoration, so embroider away!

Add a dash of creativity and a pinch of color to your kitchen with embroidered bottle aprons. Dress up soaps, syrups, oil, and wine bottles with a bit of embroidery frill and fun. These mini aprons will definitely be the talk of the party! Watch this instructional video and start embroidering right now.

From thick-and-thirsty bath towels, to thin and lightweight kitchen towels, your embroidery will look beautiful, wash after wash, by following these easy embroidery techniques. This helpful instructional video will take you through the necessary steps to master the art of terrycloth embroidery. Enjoy!

Metallic thread is a fun way to add a little shimmer and sparkle to holiday decorations, and a bit of "Bling" to garments, too. Avoid embroidery "threadaches" from working with metallic thread with the tips and tricks in this instructional video. Soon you will be a master at embroidering metallic threads.

One of the most popular fabrics to embroider on during the winter holidays is velvet. Learn about stabilizer choice, needle choice, and how to get great results when embroidering on this kind of fabric. This instructional video will demonstrate everything necessary for embroidering on velvet fabric.