My grandma is someone that used to sew everything in the world for me. She had an entire workshop in her basement and now that she is gone, I carry on the tradition all the time. As I was sewing the other day, I thought about what sewing hacks are really out there … and that led to this post! What other sewing hacks are out there that you have?
1. Ikea Cart? Holds Everything You Need!
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SUCH a great idea!
2. How to Sew Binding and Piping
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Use mini-clothespins!
3. Sewing Buttons by Hand is Easy!
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You just have to learn the right way.
Tutorial: sewmccool.com
4. Hairspray = Genius!
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Having trouble threading your needle? Not anymore!
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5. Sewing Decorative Thread?
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Use regular thread as a support system!
6. You Can Mark Your Seam Allowance Easily Now!
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Three pencils and one rubber band and it'll be ten times easier!
7. Cut Patterns on Freezer Paper
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Genius and it really works!
8. All the Different Ruffles!
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The 7 different ways you can sew a ruffle for your next project!
Tutorial: seekatesew.com
9. Never Lose Your Scissors Again!
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One ribbon, your scissors and your neck!
10. Keep a Sewing Journal
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So that way, you know EVERYTHING about the project you are working on.
11. Use Steel Wool for Sharp, Sharp Needles!
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Just stuff your pin-cushion with steel wool!
12. Pattern Pieces Keep Curling?
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Use nuts and washers as weights!
13. Keep Your Pins in Place
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If you don't have a pin cushion – a plate and some magnets!
14. Sew Buttons with Your Machine?
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No problem with this tutorial!
Tutorial: sew4home.com
15. The Invisible Zipper!
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I love, love, love this hack!
16. How to Use Pins the Right Way
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I wish I knew this before.
17. Shank Button Tip!
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Genius!
18. How to Tuck in the Thread Tails
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We all need this!
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