Heart Hotpads – how to sew bias tape the proper way and the cheating way. I love hotpads, potholders, whatever you prefer to call them.But here’s the thing….I hate to make them.So here’s my semi-handmade version! And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hearts were in order. Using these cheap potholders from IKEA and the thrift store: I made my own bias tape and bound my old hotpads with the new trim. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the proper way to sew bias tape and the short-cut cheating way. So let’s get started.Grab a potholder. And you’re half-way done! Okay, now grab your 1/2 inch-wide, double-fold bias tape. Okay.The PROPER way to sew on Bias Tape.Sometimes I sew bias tape the proper way….and sometimes I take the lazy short cut. Unfold the bias tape. When you get to the bottom of the potholder, sew the two ends of the bias tape together. Okay, start sewing the bias tape onto the back side of the potholder. When you’re done, flip the potholder over and fold the bias tape over to the front side.
And you’re done! And there you go! Using Freezer Paper to cut out patterns {a tutorial} Welcome to The Train To Crazy! If you find this tutorial useful I hope you'll subscribe, follow me on twitter, facebook or Google+! Don't forget to check out Make It Wear It, the weekly blog party to showcase all those clothing items and accessories you've been making. I find that using Freezer Paper when sewing from a pattern makes life a little easier. You don't have to cut up your pattern pieceYou don't need to pin the pattern or use paper weights to cut it outYou can easily reuse the traced pattern piece saving valuable time So, here's how it's done!
To date, the most I've re-ironed a single pattern piece has been 10 times. I think it still has some life left in it as well so I'm sure I will be able to continue ironing it on for projects to come. Do you use Freezer Paper to cut out pattern pieces? A Big List of Tips for Sewing Knits! Hey, everyone! Happy Monday! I’ve been asked for tips on sewing knit fabrics, to help with sewing up the Renfrew Top pattern.
So I’ve compiled a whole bunch of links, tutorials and tips that might help you! Conquering Knits: A Self-Help Guide Lauren from Lladybird’s no-nonsense guide to sewing with knit fabrics, stabilizing shoulders, and why knits are so great to work with. How I hem knits. Also a side trip to sergerland. Dixie DIY has a whole series called Never Fear Knits – check out the whole list of posts here: Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing featured a guest post series on sewing with knits: and this post on sewing with double knits: Field Notes on Sewing with Double Knits A Primer on Sewing Knits from Threads Magazine, covering fabric, edge finishes, and choosing the right pattern.
Sewing with knits from Figgy’s Patterns includes how to stabilize knit fabric, sewing seams and sewing neckbands in knit fabric. That should be a good start!