Sewing & Embroidery: Page 18

This video shows in great detail how to thread a sewing machine. If you learn to thread one sewing machine you can thread any machine. Learning to thread a machine is one of the most common problems.

This is a demonstration showing how to prepare fabric for an applique. If your fabric is not prepared properly your applique will not attach properly.

Kirsten shows us how to add embroidery to a candle for a ornamental look. easy to use water-soluble stabilizer to add embroidery to a variety of surfaces including candles.

Watch Kirsten as she shows you how to cross-stitch a clock face using the best technique for forming a picture with a embroidery machine, or even hand stitching. This demonstration is a perfect example using two birds sitting on flowers.

Ever wanted to add embroidery to your straps? Kirsten demonstrates the easy steps involved. Precise detail is needed to sew the design to the straps so hooping will be necessary.

Similar to the reverse fringe appliqué , Kirsten goes through each step of the tucked appliqué technique for smooth edges on your project. A key detail includes keeping a balance between cutting your edges for enough tucked material for your stitching and cutting enough material for a smooth finish.

Give a personalized look to your clothes. Watch Kirsten as she demonstrates the steps to a fringe appliqué technique. The key to a fringe appliqué is leaving a margin of the material after cutting for a fringe style project.

Kirsten demonstrates adding a unique touch to a pincushion by transforming a dimensional flower decoration to an area for resting pins, needles and more. She stitches in a flower to a pin cushion as well as constructing the pin cushion itself. You are instructed to use a sewing machine.

In this series of diy home crafts videos, our gift expert and fellow avid reader Karen Weisman gives us a few ideas for returning the affection of our fine paper friends. Coddle them with presents that show our appreciation! Make a new fabric cover for one of your favorites and thereby enhance the time you spend together. Make a beautiful custom bookmark and you two can take up right where you left off on your last visit, avoiding those awkward moments prefaced by, "I don't know if I've already...

Jennifer Jones has over 20 years of experience in sewing and alterations. This is a series of videos showing you how to sew a coat for a dog.

Everybody loves stuffed animals! In this video series you'll learn how to design and sew a stuffed animal. A great gift for kids, or even a good project for older kids.

In this video series, Carolyn Saylors is going to show you a quick and easy way to make a simple pillow. In the first video she's going to show you some of the things that you need: fabric, thread, ruler, scissors and also an old newspaper, marker, pen, crayon and the stuffing, and of course a sewing machine.