She Makes | A Sewing Blog
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Sergers can be used for hemming thin knits. They give a handmade-not-homemade vibe to the exterior of your FASHUNS. Let’s explore types of serger hems and the tools and tips to help you sew them! […]
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With careful finishes, patient techniques, and the right tools, it’s possible to sew handmade — not homemade — lightweight knit garments that make you feel accomplished and look fashionable. A hem you can be proud of is within your grasp. […]
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Did you know that Chanel’s iconic boucle jackets are finished with mitered corners? In this article, you will learn how to make a SPECIAL kind of mitered corner — a corner in which the folds that meet are different lengths. […]
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Another way I customized my Stitch Sisters dungarees, along with sewing D-ring straps, was by inserting an exposed slot zipper. Here’s a tutorial on how to sew this type of zipper. […]
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Learn how to hack the Cass T-shirt into a mini-dress with flounce sleeves! […]
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Just because they’re relaxed doesn’t mean woven jogger pants have to look sloppy. Read on to discover how I used Nancy Zieman’s pivot-and-slide method to fit my relaxed-fit Seamwork pants. […]