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How to Sew Hong Kong Seams

in seams on 03/24/20

Here is one technique in a 5-part series on how to finish seams. What is Seam Allowance? French Seams Hong Kong Seams Serged Seams Flat Felled Seams Hong Kong Seams Step-by-step Tutorial Place fabrics RIGHT sides together. Stitch with the seam allowance called for in your pattern. The example is 5/8 in. Press the seam open. Align the raw edge… View Post

DIY Bean Bag Tic-Tac-Toe & Fabric Game Board Bag

in DIY Kid's Toys on 03/22/20

Instructions (PDF) My three year old daughter was in her gymnastics class and her teacher passed out bean bags for their warm-up exercise. Instantly I thought, “Must. Make. Bean. Bags.” Then the schools closed for the “Stay at Home Quarantine”. On the first day of home school we started our bean bag project. The girls helped me pick rainbow colored… View Post

How to Sew French Seams

in seams on 03/20/20

Here is one technique in a 5-part series on how to finish seams. What is Seam Allowance? French Seams Hong Kong Seams Serged Seams Flat Felled Seams French Seams Step-by-step Tutorial Place fabric with WRONG sides together, RIGHT sides facing out. Stitch 1/4″ seam allowance. Cut 1/8″ (or less) off of the seam allowance to get both fabric edges even… View Post

That’s Sew Cool: Kid’s Edition – March ’20

in That's Sew Cool on 03/19/20

I have decided to theme this month’s “That’s Sew Cool” collection for kids. At the time of this blog post publishing we are in the midst of a world wide self-quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of children will now be at home throughout the day due to school and activity closures. This is a great opportunity to learn… View Post

Here is how I sew a triple pleat café curtain and install the café curtain hardware. For additional in-depth measurement details jump on over to my blog post.  
Blog Post: https://paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/how-to-sew-cafe-curtains

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:09 Mounting the curtain rod
4:30 Measuring
7:45 Sewing
12:21 Reveal

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How To Sew Café Curtains (Triple Pleat) | Paige Handmade
Full written instructions here: www.paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/making-bias-binding
Let me show you how to make your own custom bias tape (bias binding, same thing). It's so easy with bias tape maker!

Bias Tape Maker Kit: https://amzn.to/3SSoPyl
Tools used: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paigehandmade
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Making Bias Tape [Tutorial Trailer] #sewing
Full written instructions here: www.paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/making-bias-binding
Let me show you how to make your own custom bias tape (bias binding, same thing). It's so easy with bias tape maker!

Bias Tape Maker Kit: https://amzn.to/3SSoPyl
Tools used: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paigehandmade
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigehandmade
How To Make Bias Tape From Scratch | Paige Handmade
This YouTube Short features a clip from a full sewing machine comparison. In the clip, the difference between dropping or covering the feed dogs is discussed and shown.
Comparing Two Sewing Machines [Video Trailer] #sewing
Comparing a mechanical and computerized sewing machine side by side. Which one is best? Let's find out...
Chapters:
00:30 - Mechanical vs. Computerized
01:12 - Stitch Settings & Options
03:23 - Stitch Speed
03:56 - Needle Position Button
05:05 - Needle Threading
05:32 - Accessory Feet
06:03 - Buttonhole Feature
07:03 - Start & Stop Button
07:41 - Size
07:51 - Extension Table & Storage
09:13 - Feed Dogs (Drop vs. Cover)
09:56 - Cost
10:26 - Similarities
11:02 - Final Thoughts
12:15 - Like & Subscribe

Blog Video Notes: https://paigehandmade.com/sewing-machine-basics/brother-vs-brother
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Beginner Sewing Machine Comparison & Review | Paige Handmade
How to Sew a Knit Dress for Girls! (tutorial trailer) 🎥 #sewing #diy #sewingtutorial #howto
In this video I will show you how to sew a dress for girls with knit fabric. I use a serger for many of the seams in this project. If you don't have a serger then use a stretch stitch on your sewing machine. You can use a zigzag stitch on the seam allowances to get a serged look. 

More information: https://paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/sewing-a-girls-dress

Sewing Tools Used: https://www.amazon.com/shop/paigehandmade/
How To Sew a Knit Dress for Girls!
DIY zippered project bag that turns into a basket! [Video Tutorial Trailer] 🎥 Full video linked.
Video Notes:
This origami style project bag zips open to reveal a basket/bowl to hold your project materials. If you knit or crochet, this bag will hold your yarn and stop it from rolling away. When you are ready to put it away its as easy as a *zip*.  

Supplies & Cut List: https://www.paigehandmade.com/sewing-tutorial/project-bag
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DIY Zippered Project Bag (that turns into a basket!) - Paige Handmade
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What is seam allowance?

in seams on 03/04/20

“Sewing two layers of fabric together to make a seam is the foundation of every other sewing technique.” – The Sewing Answer Book *affiliate Two important elements of a seam are the stitching line and the seam allowance. The seam allowance is the space between the stitching line and the cut edge of the fabric. These two elements have a… View Post

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Hi! I'm Paige... Paige

...an elf who has achieved Master Tinker status. Give me a tool and I’ll make something! I am married to the coolest nerd and Mama to two girly girls.

My mission is to take the overwhelm out of projects, so you can go get creative and make something you love! a little more backstory…

Getting Started Sewing

How to Thread a Sewing Machine

"You crawl before you walk, you walk before you run." You thread before you sew. I tell people that sewing is just a collection of techniques strung ... View Post

Thread Tension & Troubleshooting

One of the most frustrating problems you may run into when learning how to sew is thread tension issues. The thread can be too tight and bunch up the seam or, ... View Post

Selecting Stitches on a Sewing Machine

Selecting a Stitch Sewing machines can come with a large assortment of stitch options. You'll see some with *50 stitches, *110 stitches, *240 stitches, and ... View Post

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