Tutorials
On this page you’ll find lots of tips for a variety of sewing techniques.
Pattern Matching with Tartan and Plaid Fabrics
My top tips for perfect pattern matching when using tartan and plaid fabrics
Sewing with Shirring Elastic on a Sewing Machine
How to sew with shirring elastic on a sewing machine to create a gathered elasticated effect on sleeves, cuffs, necklines and waistlines.
How to Cover Buttons with Fabric
What are covered buttons and how do you cover them? This blog post shows 3 methods to cover buttons with fabric including the use of a self cover button tool.
How to Re-Cover a Chair Seat
How to easily cover a chair seat with upholstery fabric and a staple gun. Featuring Ikea Roger Chairs with geometric grey and yellow fabric.
Adding a Fly Front or Concealed Button Placket
How to add a fly front / concealed button placket to your button down shirt, dress or jumpsuit.
Looking for more video tutorials?
House of Miss Sew started with a simple YouTube video.
I began creating videos back in 2015 to help my students learn various sewing techniques.
The quality has improved slightly over time and I now have almost 100 videos of different sewing and pattern cutting techniques.
You can see my channel ‘House of Miss Sew’ over on YouTube