Tradition requires we brighten our homes for Christmas and that we decorate as well as we can; Christmas is for many people not only a Christian celebration, but also a family event and part of the year end holidays. This Christmas ornament can be used in your tree or elsewhere, for example under a chandelier,…
When I sew sheer fabric and I need to make darts I am always using this amazing sewing technique, using only a bobbin thread for stitching. Very unusual sewing trick. This article will explain why you may need to do it and when it is useful. It can can also be used when making or…
Learn how to shorten sleeves on a winter coat or a jacket with lining. Sleeve alterations made easy with this step-by-step sewing tutorial. If you have a sewing machine you can shorten jacket sleeves even if you are a beginner sewist. DIY alterations are not only cheaper but they are also faster (than in a…
Nothing says “Christmas” better than an angel ornament! An angel is one of the main symbols of Christmas. No Christmas tree is complete without angel ornaments! In this tutorial, I will show you how to make such an ornament. Why make it, when you can buy it everywhere? Well, simple: handmade by you, it will…
In this tutorial I will show you how easy it is to make your own unique DIY Christmas ornaments.
“You may turn into an archangel, a fool, or a criminal—no one will see it. But when a button is missing—everyone sees that.” Quote from Erich Maria Remarque. Actually, sewing on a button is one of the simplest sewing techniques. Everybody can learn it. And not necessary only women, men can sew on a lost button also. It is really easy but there are some small tricks you should know so that your button stays strong and looks nice.