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Using Ban-Rol For Narrow Hemming

Ban-Rol is a great product to use for hemming shifty, fine or sheer fabrics. Read on to find out how.

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Narrow Hemming

This is my favourite method for narrow hemming. I love it as no pinning is needed and it can be completed in 4 easy steps.

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Using Bias Binding To Create A V-Neck

This week's Tips on Tuesday brings you an alternative way to finishing a V-neck with bias binding.

Using Bias Binding To Bind A V-Neck

Here’s how to bind a V-neck using single fold binding. An alternative method to this will follow next week.

Using Bias Binding To Bind A 90 Degree Corner

A quick how-to on binding a 90 degree corner. It’s simple to do and provides a clean and professional finish.

Using Bias Binding To Bind A Seam

Here you'll find a quick how to use single fold bias tape to encase raw edges. This can look great around necklines, armholes or even hems.

Using Bias Binding As A Facing

Here's a quick run down on how to attach bias binding to a garment as a facing. This is a great way to finish the raw edges on garments.

Self-Covered Buttons

Here’s a quick ‘how to’ on creating your own self-covering buttons. A great way to make sure your buttons match your project perfectly.

Tagged: buttons, How to, Sewing techniques, Tips on Tuesday

Meet Becky!

Meet our resident expert Becky who will be adding valuable tips and advice to our Tips on Tuesday blogs (from next week!).

Meet Becky...

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A Few More Piping Tips!

If you're wanting to use piping for your next project and would like a few tips on making your own piping, joining piping together and molding it around curves read on!

Tips On Tuesday - Joining Piping.

Here’s a quick ‘how to’ join piping in a round. Perfect for adding piping to cushions or necklines or armholes.

Tagged: Cushion, Sewing techniques, Tips on Tuesday

A Fast and Easy Bandanna for your Favourite Four-Legged Friend!

Did you know that February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day. In honour of all the pets we've ever loved, we thought we'd share a quick how-to for making a reversible tie-on bandanna for your dog. This is a fast and simple project, and great for using up fabric ends or off-cuts.