Repair a Stressed Seam in Denim Shirt

Unfortunately, I do not have the before picture of this shirt.  In the vertical seam, there is stress in the fabric and it is starting to rip out.  It was a favorite shirt of my daughter's, so we wanted to preserve the fabric so that it wouldn't rip more.  I knew I needed to make a patch and reinforce the weak fabric, but I did not want an unsightly patch on the top side.  Since the shirt has lots of topstitching, and a western cut to it, I decided to add a topstitching design that would hold the patch in place.

How to Repair a Pulled-Out Seam in Lined Houndstooth Coat

My daughter bought this darling coat at a thrift shop and noticed that it had a pulled-out seam in the back princess seamline.  This happened because the houndstooth fabric is a very loose weave, and the person wearing it stressed the seam to the point that the fabric ends pulled out.  It can be repaired, as noted in the picture on the right.  Here is how to do it.

Polka Dot Swimsuit

How to Change a Swimsuit to a Tankini Top

How to Replace a Jacket Zipper

So, what happens when the zipper breaks on your favorite jacket?  No worries, you can fix that!

I like to purchase my zippers at wawak.com.  They have a wide variety of zippers, they are quick, and the shipping costs are very low.  Every month they have discounted products and they will send you a monthly catalog if you sign up.

Measure the length of the broken zipper and see if it is a 2-way zipper.  Then purchase a new zipper the length and color you want.  Wawak sells metal teeth, nylon or polyester coil, and plastic teeth zippers.

How to Sew a Queen Trip Around the World Quilt--Strip Method

How to Sew a Queen Trip Around the World Quilt

--Strip Method--

Easy Cup and Mug Coasters-FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD

Hello Creatives!

I thought it would be fun to post an easy sewing tutorial. These coasters are great for the beginner or someone wanting to learn how to sew. You can make them reversible, by using two different fabric prints, or the same print on each side. They also make great gifts!

Happy sewing. 

Amber

Click here to download a printable pattern 

Simple Placemat

A placemat can be any size but the most common sizes are 18" X 14", 18" X 16" and 16" X 14".  If you don't know what size would be pleasing and what would fit for your table and place setting, I suggest you cut up a newspaper page to the three sizes above and try them on your table to see what you like.  Once you decide your finished size, add 1" to the width and the length dimensions.  This will give you 1/2" seam allowances around all four sides.  Cut out two rectangles for each placemat and one batting piece.  Put the placemats right sides together.  Then pin the batting to one of the wrong sides.  All three will be sewn together.