Heirloom sewing

Learn the machine stitches and techniques that best mimic the delicate handwork associated with heirloom sewing. We focus on the options that are the easiest to incorporate into garment or home décor projects.

In the Edwardian era, there were 5 ways to attach ruffles: with a receiving tuck, flat felled seam, finishing braid, French seam or whipped gathers.

Now that you have set up your tucks and basted them in place, it is time to hemstitch. Press the tucks in the direction they will be facing so that they are

Piping is a very easy technique to learn and it's simplicity can add so much to an heirloom garment. It can match the garment fabric or it can be made with a

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.

They surprised me with a signed and framed copy of this photo! Sweet!! The Ozark Foothills Saga Chapter (and me) at Stitching in T...

I got a new Janome sewing machine(Magnolia 7330) for Mother's Day from Opelika Sewing Center, in Opelika, AL. The owners, Eddie and Rita Woo...

Are you wondering how to add lace trim like in earlier times? Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!

Hemming with the Hand Shell Hem Right side of Old Fashioned Shell Hem Stitch. A hand stitched Shell Hem is a dainty and attractive finish...

Read about how to find heirloom fabric online, how to identify Swiss batiste as an authentic Swiss textile, and affordable alternatives to Swiss batiste.

We had to share what the talented Ms. Dot of Farmhouse Fabrics did with pattern #127. Her working is always stunning and her choices of fabrics and laces are always perfect!

Leah As I share the progression of my construction and the reasons why I approached this project in the way th...

Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.

Silk tulle is extremely soft and sheer and it provides a different sewing experience from working with a woven fabric. Silk taffeta has a crisp hand, comes in a variety…