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Free Sewing and Needlework Technique Tutorials
Sewing and needle crafts needn't be complicated and a few basic techniques will allow us to produce a wide range of items and finishes.
It is, however, rewarding to expand our skill set and develop more advanced pieces and this section showcases links to pages devoted to sewing technique tutorials.
If you know of any technique tutorials related links that aren't listed here, please let us know.
How To Fit A Magnetic Bag Clasp +tab
Step by step description of how to fit a magnetic bag clasp.
How to Make Ruffles +tab
Great tutorial showing how to make ruffles. These are attached to a pillow, but would look great on other items too.
Tutorial: How to create a hand rolled hem +tab
More pages from this site: colettepatterns.com (7)
Tutorial: How to sew a fagoted seam +tab
A fagoted seam is a decorative seam that joins two pieces of fabric together with a space between them and a row of hand stitching. It's a very pretty detail seen most often in vintage clothing.
More pages from this site: colettepatterns.com (7)
Tutorial: How to create a french seam +tab
French seams are wonderful for professional-looking, clean seams. The raw edge of fabric is essentially encased within the seam. They are perfect for light, delicate fabrics such as silk. This tutorial will produce a 5/8" seam.
More pages from this site: colettepatterns.com (7)
TUTORIAL: Puffed Sleeves +tab
How to make puffed sleeves
More pages from this site: dana-made-it.com (8)
TUTORIAL: Make Your Own Pattern for baby or children clothes +tab
More pages from this site: dana-made-it.com (8)
How to Make Twisted Fringe for Scarves and Wraps +tab
More pages from this site: alteredcloth.com (7)
Convertible Bag and Purse strap tutorial +tab
More pages from this site: nicolemdesign.blogspot.com (14)
How to Transfer Pattern Markings +tab
More pages from this site: nicolemdesign.blogspot.com (14)
Zips don't have to be scary! +tab
More pages from this site: nicolemdesign.blogspot.com (14)
Everlasting patterns... fashion industry-style! +tab
More pages from this site: nicolemdesign.blogspot.com (14)
