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Video: Accurate Darts without Permanent Marks

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 2nd, 20082 comments

Use pins to transfer darts from pattern to fabric, and tape to mark the stitching line.

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Video: Manuel's Free-Motion Embroidery Technique

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 29th, 200814 comments

An embroidered design starts with a drawing by designer Manuel and ends with the skilled hands and feet and knees of free-motion embroiderer Pancho Martinez.

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Video: Make a Classic Leather Seam

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 28th, 2008

Contact cement, a wallpaper roller, and a Q-tip don't sound like sewing notions, but they help to make a perfect seam in leather.

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Video: A Neckline Binding for Knits

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 27th, 200816 comments

As when attaching a turtleneck, you divide the neckline and binding each into quarters, then stretch the binding to fit the neckline.

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Video: A Turtleneck Finish for Knits

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 26th, 20085 comments

Create a smooth, professional-looking edge that stretches.

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Video: Boutis Provençal

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 24th, 20085 comments

Stitch first, stuff later—this sophisticated cousin to quilting makes a textured and completely reversible fabric.

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Video: Manuel's Piped Pockets

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 24th, 20083 comments

Straight or curved, stitch the welts and form the pocket.

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Video: Knit a Furry Scarf

SewStylishMagazine, | October 8th, 2007

In this video, Tina Hilton shows you how to knit this gorgeous scarf.

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Video: What a Crush (Velvet Crush, That Is)

SewStylishMagazine, | October 2nd, 2007

Christine Jonson shows us how to make crushed velvet fabric from scratch.

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Video: Straighten Your Grain

SewStylishMagazine, | August 31st, 2007

Sarah Veblen will show you how to find and straighten the lengthwise and crosswise grains on your trickiest fabrics.

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Video: Get Your Paint On!

SewStylishMagazine, | July 25th, 2007

See Laura Murray demonstrate the tricks of the Paintstiks trade.

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Seamsters Become Lounge Lizards

SewStylishMagazine, | June 28th, 2007

Sewing lounges have been popping up across the country. Find a lounge near you and watch this video of Sew Subversive authors, Hope Meng, Melissa Alvarado, and Melissa Rannels as they give us a tour of their Stitch Lounge.

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Video: Sewing with Silk: Helpful Hints

SewStylishMagazine, | June 26th, 2007

TV host Sandra Betzina shows us some easy tips for working with silk.

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Video: Don't be Daunted by Darts

SewStylishMagazine, | May 24th, 2007

Learn how to sew a smooth, flat dart, as shown in this video from the Sew Stylish Red Carpet Ready issue.

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Test Drive Your Pattern

SewStylishMagazine, | April 9th, 2007

Follow along with longtime sewer and author Sarah Veblen to see how to make a test garment out of unbleached cotton muslin.

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Video: Visit a fabric store with Sew Stylish Magazine

SewStylishMagazine, | February 28th, 2007

Take a virtual tour of one of our favorite fabric stores with Lisa Summerell.

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Video: Using Your Iron Really Does Pay Off

SewStylishMagazine, | January 18th, 2007

You can sew the straightest seam EVER, but if you don’t press it perfectly, it will look an all-out mess! In this video Ann Steeves will demonstrate how to perfectly press a garment.

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