Velvet is such a beautiful fabric. But if you’ve ever owned anything made from velvet, you know what a fragile textile it is. Here are tips for how to properly wash and care for velvet fabric. Watch here… ***** If you’re sewing something out of velvet or you have an existing garment that’s made of […]
It’s time to embrace your inner lumberjack for National Tartan Day!!!! In 1998, the US declared April 6th to be National Tartan Day, and Canada followed suit in 2010. The date honours the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath (Scotland’s declaration of independence), which happened on April 6th in 1320. Many believe that […]
When you walk into a fabric store, it can be quite overwhelming. But there’s nothing to fear! Once you understand where to find the fabric you need and how to get it cut properly, you’re smooth sailing. Here are some tips for making it safely through your local fabric store. Watch this… […]
I stopped by Cityline to share with host Tracy Moore some tips for updating an outdoor space using fabrics. Textiles are a great, inexpensive way of updating your decor. Look for toss cushions, placemats, table cloths, and curtains to bring the season’s fabric trends into your outdoor space. Some key takeaways? Look for washable textiles and […]
Wondering how to prevent pulled fabric? You’re not the only one. I get asked a lot of questions about how to fix different sewing problems, particularly “What’s happening here?” accompanied by a photo. A student named Yulia who was taking my beginner online sewing course recently sent me this photo below and asked: When I topstitch, the […]
How much fabric should you buy for your sewing project? If you’re using a commercial sewing pattern, the fabric length will be indicated on the pattern. The fabric width, however, will depend on the fabric itself. While I was in Denver to film an episode of Sew It All TV, I stopped by Fancy Tiger Crafts, a […]
Did your pen slip and mark up your favourite shirt? Don’t fret — it’s an easier fix than you think! This video, showing how to get ink out of fabric, is one of my first collaborations with DIY channel Makeful. Watch here… ***** Hi, I’m Denise. I’m a sewing expert and author, and I’m going to show […]
How do you choose the right fabrics for home decor? I shared tips with Keri Adams on Morning Live, plus I showed her some easy, no-sew projects for the home that anyone can do! Watch here… ***** Host: Keri Adams Well if you’re looking for some easy ways to add a colourful punch to your home […]
I did a series of videos with west-coast fabric store Fabricana, and this is one I especially love because it talks about such an important parts of sewing: fabric prep! Even before you start cutting and sewing, how you deal with your fabric plays a critical role in what your finished garment will look like. In […]
One of the things that makes stretch fabrics great to sew with is you don’t have to fit your garments perfectly. Because they stretch! Fashion designer and sewer Dora Michelson has a rich history of working with stretch fabrics (at one point, she made go-go outfits for Las Vegas dancers!), and when we met up at the […]
