{"id":26948,"date":"2016-08-11T18:00:34","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livingino.com\/?p=26948"},"modified":"2020-07-09T12:49:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-09T10:49:09","slug":"28-clever-sewing-tricks-that-would-even-impress-your-grandma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livingino.com\/28-clever-sewing-tricks-that-would-even-impress-your-grandma\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Clever Sewing Tricks That Would Even Impress Your Grandma"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether you are a novice sewer, or even just considering taking up sewing, or you\u2019ve been sewing all your life, there is something that has constantly vexed you when you sew. Either it\u2019s an awkward way to gather material or fraying problems, or it is something you just never could get the hang of, like sewing buttons.<\/p>\n
Some things are just naturally tricky, but we all have our personal weaknesses too. Gathered here, however, are tips and tricks for all those common sewing problems. Whether you are an expert sewer or a beginner, you will be sure to benefit from some of these.<\/p>\n
This<\/a> trick will have you sewing buttons with ease.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Un-stubborn your straight pins with this hack<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This<\/a> handy trick will keep those buttons secure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use this trick<\/a> to sew without knotting your thread.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This hack<\/a> will save you tons of time and headache.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don’t pass over this tip<\/a> if you ever plan to embroider.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn<\/a> to ladder. It’s essential.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This <\/a>will show you how to make a guide for a wide seam.<\/p>\n Fix threads this way<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This<\/a> handy trick is brilliant.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use this trick <\/a>to finish those seams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mini-clothes pins<\/a> work better than straight pins.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn how to sew a circle with this tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check here<\/a> to learn how to copy those jeans hems exactly and how to wash jeans<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This trick<\/a> will have those collars crisp every time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make sure it doesn’t rip more than you want it to with this tip<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can make your zippers invisible too. Here’s how<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This hack<\/a> will let you use a double needle even if you don’t have a second spool.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use these tips<\/a> to make printed patterns more successful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adjusts patterns with this how-to<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pre-washing <\/a>helps reduce fraying.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dull scissors are the bane of sewers everywhere. Keep yours sharp<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use this sewing trick <\/a>to fix that constantly lost hoodie string.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn how to make a mitered corner here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’ll definitely want to check out this tip.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make perfectly straight quilt lines with this tip<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This <\/a>easy method will help you save time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Learn how to make one yourself here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Know others who sew? Pass along this page to share these tips!<\/p>\nStraight Pins<\/h2>\n
Shank Buttons<\/h2>\n
No Knots<\/h2>\n
Easy Spool Refill<\/h2>\n
Embroidery Prep<\/h2>\n
Ladder<\/h2>\n
Allowance<\/h2>\n
\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Threads<\/h2>\n
Bobbin Storage<\/h2>\n
Seam Finish<\/h2>\n
Easing Piping and Binding<\/h2>\n
Circle<\/h2>\n
Perfect Jeans Hems<\/h2>\n
Crisp Point<\/h2>\n
Button Holes<\/h2>\n
Invisible Zippers<\/h2>\n
Double Needle\u00a0Hack<\/h2>\n
Printed Patterns<\/h2>\n
Shorten\/Lengthen Pattern<\/h2>\n
Pre-Wash<\/h2>\n
Scissors<\/h2>\n
Hoodie String<\/h2>\n
Mitered Corner<\/h2>\n
Curved Edges<\/h2>\n
Perfect Lines<\/h2>\n
Gathering Fabric<\/h2>\n
Bias Tape Template<\/h2>\n