Sewing & Embroidery How-Tos
How To: Embroider a drawstring bag perfect for gifts
Finished almost completely in the embroidery hoop, these drawstring bags are just the right size for gift cards, jewelry, candy, and more! Watch this embroidery video and learn some great tips for making your own beautifully embroidered drawstring bag.
How To: Sew three basic stitches while garment making
A clear complete demonstration of three basic hand Stitches used when making a garment. This video sewing tutorial demonstrates and explains the basting stitch, catch stitch, and thread tracing. Watch this instructional tutorial and learn how to sew three basic stitches for garment making.
How To: Sew a lap zipper with OTIS College of Art and Design
This video sewing tutorial shows a clear and complete demonstration of how to correctly sew a lap zipper. Included are tips and materials needed. Watch and learn how to attach a lap zipper with the help of the Fashion Design department at OTIS College of Art and Design.
How To: Sew a railroad zipper onto a garment with OTIS College
This video sewing tutorial shows a clear and complete demonstration of how to correctly sew a railroad zipper. Included are tips and materials needed. Watch and learn with the help of the Fashion Design department at OTIS College of Art and Design.
How To: Sew an invisible zipper onto a garment with OTIS
This video sewing tutorial gives a clear and complete demonstration of how to correctly sew an invisible zipper. Included are tips and materials needed. Learn how to sew with the help of this instructional video and OTIS College of Art and Design.
How To: Sew a tailored jacket with OTIS College of Art&Design
Some trends come and go, but true style is timeless - just look at Coco Chanel, whose menswear two piece suits and quilted bags are just as beautiful today as when she wore them in the 1920's. And a tailored jacket is one piece that every woman should have - contoured, slimming, and sleek, it's as wearable to an office meeting as to lunch with the gals.
How To: Make a felt holiday applique
This video crafting tutorial shows how to sew a seasonal felt application, ideal for Christmas present or to keep for yourself. It just takes felt, cardboard, a pencil, and a pair of scissors. The completed applique can then be added onto clothing and accessories, or converted into an ornament or even a personalized name card.
How To: Sew a zippered vinyl pouch
This video shows how to make a bus pass holder, coin purse, or belt pouch. Nicole Tirona of Its Your Life demonstrates building this useful pouch. The pouch features a zippered closure, a clear window and no seam in the bottom. You will need vinyl, zipper, clear plastic that you can sew, and a sewing machine. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a zippered vinyl pouch.
How To: Backstitch a seam
Make It Mine Magazine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to sew up a seam using a backstitch. Back stitching is a fast and easy way to sew up a seam. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to backstitch.
How To: Sew a blindstitch
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to sew up a seam using a blindstitch. This is great for linings, pillows, or any time you don't want the stitch to be visible. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a blindstitch.
How To: Sew a slip stitch easily
Make It Mine associate editor Tea Benduhn shows you how to hem using a slip stitch. A slip stitch will make a stitch that is not visible on the other side of the fabric. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to do a slip stitch for hemming or any delicate sewing projects.
How To: Sew a seam
Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburg shows you how to sew a seam. Sewing a seam is a very basic beginning to learn how to sew any project. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to make a seam.
How To: Embroider the French knot
Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburg shows you how to make French knots. A French knot takes the place of a dot in embroidery. Watch this video embroidery tutorial and learn how to make a French knot.
How To: Embroider the running stitch
Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburg shows you how to do a running stitch. The running stitch basically looks like a line of dashed stitches, very similar to the quilting stitch. Watch this video embroidery tutorial and learn how to sew the running stitch.
How To: Embroider the split stitch
Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburgs shows you how to do a split stitch. The split stitch looks like a small, delicate chain stitch, but it's actually a series of small straight stitches. Watch this video embroidery tutorial and learn how to sew a split stitch.
How To: Embroider the stem stitch
Make It Mine Magazine editor Linda Augsburg demonstrates how to do a stem stitch. The stem stitch almost looks like a twisted cord. It's great for working around a curve. Watch this video embroidery tutorial and learn how to sew a stem stitch.
How To: Sew a felt geisha flower embellishment
Cat Morley and her adorable Scottish accent show you how to make a decorative square geisha flower that can be made into a pin or sewn onto clothes or accessories for extra embellishment. For this crafting project, you will need some felt, a square template of paper, a pencil, embroidery thread, normal thread, a needle, a yarn needle, sharp scissors, beads, and a button. Watch this video sewing tutorial and learn how to stitch a pretty felt geisha flower.
How To: Make a shoe lace key ring
Always losing your keys? A big bulky key chain might feel annoying in your pocket, but it's not likely to get lost in your purse or in all that trash you carry around. This video tutorial shows a real simple key chain ring you can make and keep those keys easy to find. All you need is the key ring, two shoelaces, a pair of scissors, and a lighter.
How To: Make a ribbon rose
This is the first Learn With Me Show hosted by Vivien. This Valentine's Day Special Show teaches you how to make a pretty Ribbon Rose. All you need are some nice wide ribbons, some metal wire, some green sticky tapes and a pair of scissors.
How To: Make a quilted table runner
Learn how to make a quilted table runner with expert sewing tips in this free home decoration video series on making and sewing your own quilted table runner.
How To: Make tab top curtains
Learn how to make tab top curtains with expert sewing tips about all you need to know in this free home decorating video series on making tab top curtains.
How To: Make decorative pillows
Learn how to make decorative pillows with expert tips on sewing and accessories in this free home decoration video series on making decorative pillows.
How To: Make a tablecloth
Learn how to make a tablecloth with expert tips on sewing, pinning, and trimming in this free home decoration video series on making a tablecloth.
How To: Sew a round pillow with piping
Sewing a round pillow with piping is a fun challenge for a beginning seamstress. Learn to sew a round throw pillow with this free sewing video series.
How To: Sew a Euro hem
Sewing a Euro hem on blue jeans makes them look professionally tailored. Learn to sew a Euro hem with this free sewing video series.
How To: Make a recycled beach bag,puzzle & hat
Craft projects are a great way to recycle household items and clothes. Learn how to make three recycled crafts, a beach bag, a puzzle and a hat, in this free arts video series.
How To: Hand sew stitches
Hand sewing is an important skill for fashion designers to have when tailoring and customizing a garment. Learn to hand sew various stitches from a fashion designer in this free sewing video.
How To: Make tie blankets
Tie yourself a tie blanket from two fabric squares; learn how to make a tie blanket in this free video on no-sew and making blankets.
How To: Do applique projects
Interested in applique craft projects? Learn how to use applique patterns, including sewing applique and iron on applique in this free craft project video series.
How To: Make a boppy pillow cover
Make a handmade boppy cover for your breast feeding boppy pillow with the expert sewing tips in this free craft video series.
How To: Make a baby bib
Making a baby bib can be easy and save money on baby clothes. Learn how from an sewing expert in this free video series on baby bibs.
How To: Clean and repair clothes
Cleaning and repairing clothing by hand is a great way to save money and keep clothes lasting longer. Learn how to clean clothing and sew basic clothing repairs with tips from a tailor in this free clothes care video.
How To: Get basic tailoring tips
Clothing is tailored to improve the fit and look of a garment. Tailor clothes to fit each unique body-type with tips from a fashion designer in this free video series on sewing and clothing alterations.
How To: Make a skirt out of shorts
Clothing alterations, patches, inserts, and skirts! Learn how to turn shorts into a skirt in this free sewing video.
How To: Hem pants
How to hem pants; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques on sewing and altering clothing in this free instructional video series.
How To: Decorate slippers
Tired of boring and ugly slippers? Learn how to make decorative slippers with fabric, ribbons and silk flowers, in this free clothing and accessories video series.
How To: Make sewing pattern & designs for buttonholes
How to sew a bound buttonhole, including making your own patterns and designs; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques for sewing your own bedroom accessories in this free instructional video.
How To: Make sewing pattern & designs for travel accessories
How to sew your own shoe bag and luggage tag; get professional tips and advice on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video series.
How To: Make sewing pattern & designs for bedroom accessories
How to sew your own sleeping mask and sachet; get professional tips and advice on methods and techniques for sewing your own bedroom accessories in this free instructional video series.
How To: Make handbags and carryalls from recycled jeans
Do you have an old pair of jeans that you don’t want to throw away but aren’t sure what to do with? Learn how to make a handbag, a pocket purse and a tote bag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video series.