Did you know that you have to oil your sewing machine the same way you would oil any other kind of machinery? Oiling a sewing machine should actually be part of its regular maintenance. When you oil your sewing machine it helps it run smoothly, gets rid of lint, and relieves any horrific squeaking. In […]
I can’t remember when or where I learned this technique to hem sheer silk fabric and other delicate materials. It could have been 10 or even 20 years ago. But I’ve always felt like it’s one of my best techniques. A secret stitch! One of my super expert tips! It’s just so easy to do […]
One of the things I love about sewing is you’ll never stop learning little tricks! One of the girls that worked for me at The Sewing Studio showed me this trick to loosen the Gütermann thread end by twisting the spool. (Does that work with any other types of thread?) Plus here’s how to lock the […]
Did you make a new year’s resolution to learn how to sew? Can I just be the first person to say, YES, GO FOR IT! I’m encouraging everyone out there to finally learn how to sew (if you don’t know how to sew already) or to finally improve your sewing skills and refine your sewing […]
I’m always running into people who tell me how interested they are in learning how to sew, but they don’t know where to start. My recommendation? Start with a sewing pattern. A sewing pattern will give you the pieces and instructions you need to create something beautiful from scratch. So how do you find the right pattern? If […]
Looking for some easy DIYs for the holidays? I shared five simple project ideas with Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience. The best part? Some are no-sew Christmas projects and the rest are easy-sew gift ideas! Watch here… ***** Tracy Moore: Please welcome Denise Wild. I love the fact that we’ve got DIY gift ideas. Denise: Yes. Tracy: […]
I have the cutest Halloween costume idea you can easily make! And bonus: This chicken costume for babies or toddlers requires minimal sewing. I love love love love LOVE this super cute chicken Halloween costume I made for my daughter when she was only 16 months old! It is for sure one of my proudest […]
Inspired by this baby costume from Old Navy, I decided to figure out how to DIY one and post the project details for you to try at home. The two key ingredients: felt and fleece! I found this costume in Old Navy in New York City four years before I was even pregnant. It was just […]
A hole in a seam can show up out of nowhere. But don’t worry, you can handle it! If you can access the seam from the inside, a hole can be easily sewn up with a machine. If you can’t access it, use a hidden handstitch, called a ladder stitch, from the right side of […]
A garment lining is constantly exposed to wear and tear, and it tends to be lighter in weight and less resilient than its corresponding outer fabric. As a result, it’s very common for a lining to become torn or frayed over time. If there’s a clean tear, you can mend it by either handsewing it […]
