Happy Friday! We have exciting news this week with the launch of sew.tv, where you can conveniently watch how-to sewing videos as often as you want and as many times as you want! If your local PBS station doesn’t carry Sew It All yet, you can watch all of Sew It All Season 1 on sew.tv. (Check out the episode previews for free now!) To join sew.tv, you can purchase a monthly membership for only $2.99, or sign up for an annual membership of only $19.97! So, to celebrate, we’re giving away an annual membership to one lucky winner. To enter, answer this question in the comments section below: What projects or techniques would you like to see in future how-to videos? We’ll select a winner at random on Monday–good luck!
how to make your own patterns from scratch
Now that my children and grandchildren, yes you read right the grandchildren. I would like for someone to have a show on how to use a serger and do it just a little bit slower than some of the other shows. I would love to take it out of the box now and use it!.
Thank you,
Julie
i would like to see how we can take a long dress and make it into a short dress. i have maxi dresses that are way too long and afraid to start somewhere. i would like to finally do this as several summers have passed =(
Free motion quilting and using decorative machine stitches in a quilt top.
I would love to see purse how-tos! I love making purses, but all the different fusibles can be quite confusing!
Pattern making, quilting, and specialty stitches/sewing techniques.
Self binding blankets – a video on how to do those corners.
I need the in’s and out’s of fitting…….please
I would love how to create a pattern, newer techniques.
Thanks!!
How to draft patterns would be really cool.
I would like to see something on how to upcycle my wardrobe into things I can where or use again. Like how to make an evening bag from an old dress that no longer fits me. I think a lot of people would find this interesting and helpful.
how about some simple home dec- like pillows and duvet covers
How to handle decorator fabrics.
I am teaching my grandaugter how to sew and would like to see articles about how to do this. I would also like to see paterns for teens in various skill levels
making a pattern from existing store bought clothes or upcycling old clothes.
how to do a professional looking blind seam in ‘see thru’ fabric construction.
More on quilt bindings! I still don’t get those mitered corners!!!
How to resize or down size cloths when you loose weight.
Enjoy shows that show easy ways to do all types of sewing techniques to make my home made things look so very much more.
I would also love to learn a bit more about making my own patterns.
I would love to see a set of videos on all those accessory feet that we buy and are not sure how to use them.
How to use the computer with my embroidery machine. Am scared to try it, and don’t have a clue how to connect the two, even via memory card. Thanks!
I’d love to see more on basic garment construction.
I like it all. I always learn something no matter what is being featured
I just like to jump in and learn and there is always fun and fasinating stuff here. Love it.
I would like to see quilting projects.
I would love to know how to make my own piping, and then how to attach it for new slipcovers.
I would like to see how to make different baby shower gifts. Also, I really need help in altering purchased patterns to fit.
I would love to see recycling clothes as mentioned above… altering clothes …….. some free motion.. how to use my serger……. I like lots of different classes so will be eager to see what you have……
I would love some on Upholstery… I have a sofa in need of new clothes and the last attempt was frightful…even the cushion covers made me look like a non-sewer.
I enjoy anything to do with sewing. Thanks for a chance to win for us who can’t get the program.
I would like to see how to do a machine sewn quilt binding.
I would like to see projects and techniques for all skill sets! Beginner to the most advanced! Would like to see a broad spectrum of tutorials from small gifts, to clothing, pattern making and do it yourself upholstery.
How to make a fitted t-shirt from a purchased t-shirt.
How to copy a ready-to-wear piece; how to tailor RTW clothing. Thank you!
How to make and adapt patterns
I would like to learn how to use a sloper to adjust commercial sewing patterns!
All I want (for Christmas?, if you are old enough to remember the song) is to learn how to fit a pants pattern and have the zipper opening for a right-handed person.
Gosh I don’t know but I would enjoy watching this show.
I would love to learn techniques for using a rotary cutter. Also how to cut slippery fabrics! Oh! And different things you can do with elastic thread. I could go on and on
Jenna
callherhappy.com
Yes, would love to be able to watch ‘How to Sew’ videos. What a great encouragement for a creative home sewer! And, I’m another person who wants to learn about how to correctly use a serger machine.
I sometimes have trouble fitting patterns to my body so would love to see anything about adjusting patterns correctly. Also, I always love learning those “insider” techniques that make sewing easier and more professional looking.
I would love lots of quilting and toy making how-tos please
I would love to see how to make pleated drapes, or just pleats in general. The camera can capture what pictures i a book cannot–the full flow of the operation. I have seen photos of the individual steps, but would love to see how it all goes together
I am a beginner sewer. I’d like to see more of the basics in detail. With time being short on TV, it’s hard to understand some of the topics because there isn’t enough detail being shown. Thanks.
Machine quilting on a regular sewing machine–a long-arm machine is not in my future.
How and when to use the specialty feet that come with sewing machines.
I would like to see How to alter patterns correctly.
I would like to learn how to make my own patterns by taking an exisiting garment that i know fits great an making some changes to that pattern to make something totally new.
I would love to see some episodes about working with knits! Both sewing and serging.
Professional Techniques and supplies to help save time sewing and fitting.