Hot Sewing & Embroidery Posts
How To: Sew with correct thread tension
If you are having trouble getting the right thread tension for your sewing machine, check out this video.
How To: Use tips for threading a sewing machine
Not sure what to do with your bobbin? Check out this video to learn some sewing tips
How To: Do the flip stitch in tatting
A short tutorial on achving the infamous flip of the knot when tatting (lacemaking)
How To: Use the Patch Kit to embroider patches
The Patch Kit by Designs in Machine Embroidery makes it easy and profitable to embroider patches. Watch how simple it is to use this time and money saving product.
How To: Do cording application on an Omni Stitch 1000 machine
This video shows you how to use the Omni Stitch 1000 machine for cording application.
How To: Set up the Omni Stitch machine
This video provides you with information on how to set up the Omni Stitch machine.
How To: Embroider shirt pockets
This video shows you how to use the magna-hoop to embroider shirt pockets.
How To: Embroider on an afghan
The Magna-Hoop Pro, the latest innovation from Designs in Machine Embroidery makes it easy to embroider an afghan.
How To: Embellish a thread painting on a sewing machine
"Big Fancy Fruitbowl" is a threadpainting that needed some embellishment. Using the bar-tack on the sewing machine three decorative techniques are demonstrated.
How To: Machine applique and strip piece when sewing a quilt
The Button Flower Quilt pattern was designed in the spirit of the American Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900's. In this episode of Designing by Thread, Terry shows simple techniques for machine applique and strip piecing
How To: Thread paint with embroidery
This bright little project mixes the techniques of thread painting with a scrappy piecing technique. Use Terry's digitized embroidery design of the bug if you don't want to thread paint. This bag makes a great gift for the gardener in your life.
How To: Create a decorative stitch on an embroidery machine
See a demonstration of decorative stitching with a variety of threads. Create your own sampler on your machine as a design source for future projects. Variegated machine quilting, polyester machine embroidery and metallic threads.
How To: Use a sewing machine to make a miniature rug
This series shows how to make a miniature rug on the sewing machine with thread painting which mimics Russian needlepunch. Variegated threads give a lovely blended look similar to wool hooked rugs. The threads used are YLI cotton machine quilting threads.
How To: Use the Omni Stitch machine
This video shows you some of the things you can do with an Omni Stitch machine.We also show you how to attach the feeder.
How To: Crush velvet
This crushing process brings out color variations by flattening the pile or nap of the velvet, and adds surface texture by pleating the fabric. One benefit to this method is that a simple wash and tumble dry will restore the fabric to its original condition, so watch this video and see just how to create crushed velvet.
How To: Pin and sew accurate darts
In this video you will be shown how to pin and make accurate darts without permanent marks.
How To: Sew a hem
Linda Augsburg shows you how to turn under and hem the raw edge of a piece of fabric.
How To: Embroider a blanket stitch
Linda Augsburg shows you in this video how to embroider a blanket stitch.
How To: Embroider a back stitch
In this embroidery video Linda Augsburg shows you how to embroider a back stitch.
How To: Embroider a chain stitch
Linda Augsburg shows you how to do an embroidery chain stitch.
How To: Make a rosette
In this video Tea Benduhn, Make It Mine magazine associate editor, shows you how to make a rosette.
How To: Make a basic tassel
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to make a basic tassel.
How To: Set grommets using a plier tool
Make It Mine editor Linda Augsburg demonstrates how to set grommets using a plier setting tool.
How To: Set an eyelet
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to set eyelets.
How To: Make and use a muslin
It’s called a "muslin" because a muslin material is commonly used to create this first sample of your pattern for tailoring. In this video, Sarah, a Maryland sewing instructor, fashion designer and author, demonstrates marking techniques and explains how to use a muslin to get an exact fit from any pattern. Make sure to click the RealPlayer or Quicktime link to start the video.
How To: Set up an embroidery hoop and finish off your work
Watch this video to learn some basic embroidery tips. Discover how to thread a needle the easy way, how to use an embroidery hoop and how to finish off your work.
How To: Do basic embroidery stitches
Learn these embroidery stitches and you can outline and fill. Just like coloring as a kid.. but with thread.
How To: Embroider a spiderweb rose or woven rose with ribbon
Watch this video to learn how to embroider a spiderweb rose. This is also known as the woven rose.
How To: Do embroidery stitches on knitted fabric
Learn the chain stitch and wrap stitch, two embroidery techniques. Use this technique to embellish knitted fabric.
How To: Apply applique's and iron-on transfers
It's time to take control of your wardrobe. This week the Threadheads show you some quick and easy ways to apply applique's and iron on transfers.
How To: Baste on your sewing machine
Learn one of the most basic sewing techniques, machine basting.
How To: Thread your sewing machine
When it comes to sewing, threading your needle is pretty easy and straightforward (well, unless you're slowly losing your vision). But threading your sewing machine is another skill alltogether. Before you start sewing that bunting or cute hat for your niece, you'll need to set up your thread first.
How To: Do dimensional needle felting
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to do dimensional needle felting. This technique lets you shape wool into whatever you want.
How To: Needle felt to a base
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to needle felt to a base. This will let you put a design on the front of your purse or hat or mittens or any other felted base.
How To: How to hem pants
Watch this video and learn how to hem pants on your own. No more need for alteration lady or man.
How To: Make your own body form from duct tape
Having trouble with those baggy shirts? Can't find a decent pair of jeans that fit? This week we answer a viewer's question and solve some size issues, plus how to make a duct tape body form with Anda Lewis.
How To: Do Indian embroidery (Zari)
Expert Ruchi will show you how to create your very own Zari work from start to finish. Part 1 of 17 - How to Do Indian embroidery (Zari).
How To: Make reversible homemade purses
In this video series, our expert seamstress will teach you how to make a reversible homemade purse. If you are interested in sewing and want to do an easy but interesting project, why not let our expert show you how to make this useful little purse.
How To: Sew zippers
In this video series, our expert will teach you how to sew a zipper. If you've ever thrown away a piece of clothing because of a broken zipper, this is the video for you to watch. Get step-by-step instructions for sewing three different kinds of zippers, including an invisible zipper, side zipper and center zipper.
How To: Make a pot holder
If you are looking for an easy sewing project, let Candi Cane Canncel teach you how to sew a pot holder.