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How to
Repair a Zipper when the Slider Has Come Off Completely
Ugh! Your zipper slider has completely separated from the rest of your zipper. What are you supposed to do now? Not to worry—all you need is a pair of pliers and some top stops or square tabs to get your zipper moving ...
How to
Insert a Drawstring
Drawstrings are a great addition to shorts, dresses, bags, or hoodies, but they have a tendency to slip out of their casing. Instead of discarding the item, quickly and easily push the drawstring through the entire casin...
How to
Fix a Zipper on a Suitcase
Traveling is fun, but when your zipper breaks, it can turn into a nightmare! Fortunately, a broken zipper isn’t the end of the world, and you can even fix your luggage on the go. Whether your zipper is stuck, keeps sep...
How to
Make Trousers
Trousers are a type of dress pant that men and women wear. They’re great for casual wear, or for a more formal look. You can make trousers using any type of fabric you like and in a variety of styles, from slim-fit to ...
How to
Hand Sew a Hem
Sewing machine not working? On vacation with access only to a thread and needle? Knowing how to fix a hem by hand sewing is a valuable skill, and once you learn it, it's a relatively simple process. What's more, hand-sew...
How to
Use Instant Hem Tape
One-sided hem tape usually comes as lace tape. This kind of apparel support tool, or notion, may be easier to use than regular fusible web hem tape because you apply the tape over the edge, creating a natural and seamed ...
How to
Sew a Button on Pants
''The easiest way to sew a 2-hole or 4-hole button on pants by hand''Whether it's your best work slacks or a pair of old, well-fitting trousers, a pants button can fall off on even the best-made pair with enough use. Rat...
How to
Measure a Dress
Whether you’re selling dresses online or need to know your dress measurements before buying a new dress, taking accurate measurements can help to ensure a better fit. You can measure a dress to find its size and length...
How to
Sew Patches on Jeans by Hand
If you aren’t a fan of distressed jeans, tears and rips can be both unwanted and annoying to fix. While clothing repairs can be a bit inconvenient, you don’t need a lot of sewing knowledge to get the job done. All yo...
How to
Measure Torso Length
If you're wanting to measure your torso, you need to know what the measurement is for before you begin, as how you take it will vary. For instance, if you're measuring for a backpack frame, you run it along your spine, w...
How to
Begin Tatting
Tatting is an old thread weaving technique that you can use to create lace. If you have never tatted before, then getting started can seem intimidating. However, there are a few simple techniques that will help you to ge...
How to
Fix Ripped Jeans
Jeans are generally more rugged than most other types of clothing. That doesn't mean, however, that they're not going to suffer some wear and tear as time goes by! It can be very discouraging when a well-loved pair of je...
How to
Measure Your Torso
If you are in the market for a new swimsuit, shapewear, or a hiking backpack, you’re probably wondering how to find the torso measurement salespeople and shopping sites ask you for. For backpacks, your torso length is ...
How to
Make a Pair of Pants
The following sewing tips will help guide the novice sewer through making a pair of elastic-waist pants. Making your own pants is fun, and allows you to easily customize the length and fit of your pants, and create custo...
How to
Loosen a Hard to Close Zipper
A zipper that won't zip up is frustrating, but it doesn't have to be the end of the zipper or the garment. You have plenty of options when it comes to loosening a hard to close zipper. You can try a few manual options, a...
How to
Sew Lace
Lace can be a difficult fabric to sew, but there are several things you can do to make it easier. You can prepare your lace by washing it, cutting it, and making sure that you have the right complementary materials to go...
How to
Apply Velcro Strips
You’ve probably used Velcro on clothes or shoes before, but there are so many other uses for it around your home. You can use it to hang decorations, to keep your rug from moving around, or to organize a drawer. Adhesi...
How to
Cut Jeans
Jeans are durable, versatile, and the perfect wardrobe staple—but sometimes, you might want to add your own touch to them. For instance, if you love the look of cropped jeans, you can trim the hem of your pants to crea...
How to
Turn Jeans into Shorts
The best fashion items never go out of style, and cutoff jean shorts are the perfect example. There's just something about them that says "summer," right up there with bleach blonde hair and airy sundresses. The great t...
How to
Sew Straight by Hand
Everyone should have a few basic sewing skills and the straight stitch might be the best to learn. You don't need a sewing machine if you're stitching by hand. Instead, practice with a scrap of fabric, a sewing needle, a...