The most common upholstery repair is fixing a frayed or pulled-apart seam. Frayed seam damage usually occurs over time due to ...

Even though it’s small, a seam ripper is an essential tool for anyone who loves the craft of sewing. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the necessity to remove a seam is a common part of ...

“Sewing has unlocked so much creativity in my style and my life,” says Makenzi Coan who is tailoring a very full life here with husband Matthew and their young daughter, Leona. That includes designing ...

And honestly, when it comes down to finishing most bags — sewing the thickest and most difficult seams — the machine often lifts up from the table on the end opposite the needle. What I really ...

Mark the proper inseam length on the pants plus one inch of seam allowance. Trim Use a rotary cutter and ruler (or scissors) to cut off the excess fabric. Measure Hem Set your sewing gauge to ½ inch.