Fabric Folding

Fabric folding method that is awesome and will keep your organized. Check out the complete tutorial at Happy Zombie.

Sewing Machine Needles

Sew, Mama, Sew explains the difference between different needles and what needle you should use for your project. Or Threads has a great explanation of needles.

Simple Machine Applique

Sew, Mama, Sew has a great how to. Covering supplies and materials, machine settings and more. After you've covered the basics they have another post about layering and more complex designs. With PDF templates.

Techniques: Seam Finishes

Sew, Mama, Sew shows us how to do seam finishes with your sewing machine (no special machine needed for these) ... including: straight stitch, zig zag edge, clean finish, french seam, mock french seam (used on curves), flat fell, bound seam, double-fold bias tape, pinking, stitch and pink, or overlock on your serger.

Continuous Piping

Check out the complete tutorial at Southern Matriarch.

Presser Feet

Information on Essential Presser Feet. Check out My Measuring Tape and ikatbag, or Sew, Mama, Sew which is loaded with information.

Make Your Own Ham (or Seam Roll)

Check out the complete tutorial at My Measuring Tape. Generally they are made with one side flannel and one side canvas (or twill).

How to Mark Points From Patterns

How to transfer important points on the pattern to your fabric. Check out the complete tutorial at ikatbag. Instead of using a marker, pencil or chalk on the mark, I generally just stick a pin in that spot ... that's the lazy method.

Applying Picot Elastic

How to apply picot edge elastic. The example shows underwear, but I LOVE it for necklines and super simple elastic waists on skirts. Check out Stitches and Seams for complete tutorial. Do the topstitching with a double needle for a mock-coverstitch (shown in the above picture).

Sewing Tip: Trash Bowl

The Cozy Apartment shares the idea of using Rachel Ray's trash bowl idea in the sewing room. I totally do this too, so I figured I should share. I bought a cheap slender trash bin at the dollar store. I used to keep those loose threads on the end of the sewing table and inevitably they would get all over EVERYTHING. Now when I'm sewing I throw loose threads, serger chains, and small fabric scraps in the bowl. When I'm done (or when it gets full) the whole thing gets dumped into the trash can.

How to Estimate Yardage

This takes some of the guesswork out of the age old question, "How much fabric should I purchase?!" Check out the complete tutorial at ikatbag.

Faux Cami or Modesty Panel

How to add a faux camisole or modesty panel into a too low neckline. Check out the complete tutorial at Stitches and Seams.

Little Girl Leggings

Check out Sparkle Power for the complete tutorial.

Super Easy Removable Pillow Cover

Super easy and they make washing a breeze. Or simply make a new cover when you're ready for a new look. Check out the complete tutorial at Sparkle Power.

Ruffle Sleeve Top

Easy ruffle sleeve top, starting with rectangles and elastic! Check out the complete tutorial at Sparkle Power.