Sewing / Šití

Stitching techniques.

Braided chain stitch--will be a cool detail on something... This entire blog is AMAZING, full of easy-to-follow instructions on just about any stitch you can think of.

Holy crap!! So that's how they get knots right up next to a bead...using a needle! So simple, but never thought of it before.

Finishing edges on chiffon and everything sheer. **Turn the seam allowance in, zigzag stitch along the fold, trim excess of the seam allowance.

Fork Pleating

From "Clutterpunk Blog" -How to thread sketch on a sewing machine. Use a regular sewing machine and a regular foot.

Fantastic invisible zip tutorial by Colette over at Tessuti. This is a different method to the one I've always used.

Sew the zip

The fastest, fuss-free way to hem. No measuring. No marking. No pinning. Simply select your desired hem depth from one of the 10 guides. Hem fabric faster and easier than ever before. Nancy's Notions - Sewing With Nancy - hemming - sewing - design

How to do a ladder stitch or invisible stitch step by step video and photo tutorial. So useful to know!