Fabric binding techniques

A little different than tie dye, Shibori is a Japanese method of dyeing patterns by twisting, binding, wrapping, folding, and stitching. The main dye used for this technique is Indigo because of its easy to create resist patterns on fabric. Jacquard Products makes it simple to create this ancient natural dye using their Indigo Tie Dye Kit here. This Indigo Tie Dye Kit has all the supplies you’ll need for a successful dye session and it has enough to create plenty of designs. It also includes…

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How to Make Bias Tape: Step by Step. Bias Binding Free Sewing Tutorial

Want to add a pretty detail to your homemade clothes? Bias binding is useful for creating a neat finish on seams that aren’t attached to any...

Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics A lettuce edge hem creates a wavy or ruffled edge on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty look and is an easy way to finish off the edges of knits. Linda Griepentrog

Today is brought to you by the Letter S and "Sharks Teeth." Confused as to where I'm heading with this? Sharks Teeth is a sewing technique that involves creating blind tucks in fabric, then snipping the tucks in intervals before folding in the raw edges created and sewing them in place. Hmmmmm....maybe it will just be easier to show you. Photos coming in the next couple of hours. I'm sewing now. :) :) Sharks Teeth Tutorial Step 1 - Create a series of blind tucks 3/4 inches wide. Each row…

Our Ruby Top pattern has a delicate button/loop closure at the back of the neck, that requires a thread button loop. We have had a few enquiries asking how to do this. So here’s the method I use when making...

When Alabama Chanin came out with their 2017 Build a Wardrobe line-up, I was over the moon with their pattern offerings. I just...

How to sew a knit neckline binding // the Megan Nielsen way - enclosed edges & so sturdy!