Learn the Absolute Easiest Way to Sew
Let’s not make things more difficult than they need to be. I like to break down traditional sewing methods into their simplest way to be accomplished. On this week’s Sewing With Nancy, I’ll show you my...
View ArticleAbsolute Easiest Way to Sew Collars
What if I told you: Collars are so easy to sew that even a first time stitcher will have success. Bold. I know, and that kind of assertive statement is out of character for me, but it’s true. You’ll...
View ArticleSew Invisible Zippers Easily
I often hear the stitching community say they are afraid of zippers. Today, I’d like to demystify the invisible zipper. It is one of the most useful zippers in garment/apparel and home décor sewing....
View ArticleTips on Troubleshooting Tension to Seam Finishes
Sewing basics—that’s the feature of today’s blog. Adjusting the sewing machine’s tension, stitching basic knit or woven seams, and seam finishing options. You can’t get more basic than this!...
View ArticleStitch Perfect Gathers—A Technique Round-up
Gather round for this sewing technique round-up! I’ve collected 10 tips for gathering fabrics that will change the way you approach your next sewing project. Whether you are working with thick cotton...
View ArticleNo-Fear Lapped Zipper
A lapped zipper gives a tailored look. Only one line of stitching shows on the right side of the fabric. It’s easier to keep the stitching straight and to make sure the zipper teeth are completely...
View ArticleElastic – Sew it the Absolute Easiest Way!
Okay, the above picture doesn’t look like much. That’s the point! It’s the easiest way to sew elastic to a waistline without the telltale topstitching of an elastic waistline. Over the years, Nancy...
View ArticleNancy’s Absolute Easiest Sewing Techniques
We generally think of two or three different ways to stitch most techniques, yet we generally use just one method. Which one? The absolute easiest way, of course! This week’s featured online Sewing...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew – Part One
We generally think of two or three different ways to stitch most techniques, yet we generally use just one method. Which one? The absolute easiest way, of course! This week’s featured online Sewing...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew, Part One
We generally think of two or three different ways to stitch most techniques, yet we generally use just one method. Which one? The absolute easiest way, of course! This week’s featured online Sewing...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Part One on The Best of Sewing With Nancy
We generally think of two or three different ways to stitch most techniques, yet we generally use just one method. Which one? Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way, of course! This week’s featured...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Part Two on The Best of Sewing With Nancy
Collars are so easy to sew that even a first time stitcher will have success! Learn Nancy Zieman’s “Absolute Easiest Way” to sew collars, corners, and sleeves! The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Collars...
View ArticleNancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Hem Anything
If you’re stitching, there’s a good chance your project will have a hem. Nearly everything we sew has a hem—skirts, pants, sleeves, and home décor items such as curtains and table linens. Using Nancy...
View ArticleNancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew an Elastic Waistline
Okay, the above picture may not look like much. That’s the point! The photo shows Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew an Elastic Waistline – without the telltale topstitching of an elastic...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Binding
By Emily Jansson, Nancy’s Notions guest blogger Occasionally you find a new tool or notion that changes your life. The day I started at my first sample room job, I was introduced to the Binder Foot…...
View ArticleThe Absolute Easiest Way to Sew a Lapped Zipper
A lapped zipper gives a tailored look. Only one line of stitching shows on the right side of the fabric. It’s easier to keep the stitching straight and to make sure the zipper teeth are completely...
View ArticleAbsolute Easiest Way to Sew Pillow Corners
Pillows, collars, and cuffs are just a few of the areas where corners need to be sewn. Cast aside the traditional technique and incorporate the “absolute easiest way” to handle sewing corners. A...
View ArticleSew Easy—Boxed-Corner Pillows
Give your living space a breath of fresh air by sewing new pillows. These boxed-cornered pillows are almost effortless to make. Learn how to add a nice boxy edge to each of the four corners. Fabric,...
View ArticleLearn the Absolute Easiest Way to Sew
Let’s not make things more difficult than they need to be. I like to break down traditional sewing methods into their simplest way to be accomplished. On this week’s Sewing With Nancy, I’ll show you my...
View ArticleAbsolute Easiest Way to Sew Collars
What if I told you: Collars are so easy to sew that even a first time stitcher will have success. Bold. I know, and that kind of assertive statement is out of character for me, but it’s true. You’ll...
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