P4P UNIVERSITY – Adding Trim to Hems! Hello pirates! Today’s topic will focus on how to add a decorative trim to any hem – this is a super easy way to add a unique and decorative touch to your garments! This post will walk you through the steps to select your trim, prepare your hem, […]
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P4P University – Armbands Tips and Tricks
P4P University – Armbands Tips and Tricks I’m going to spend a little time today showing how I get the best finish on my armbands. They can be quite tricky to get right and people often struggle with ‘bubbling’ over the shoulder, which can ruin the look of an otherwise perfect neckline. The pattern […]
P4P University – Buttons and Buttonholes
Ohh the dreaded buttons and button holes!!! Well…fear them no more. Today on the blog I wanted to talk to you about buttons and how easy it can be to add buttonholes to your projects. Buttons I am sure you noticed a few styles of buttons while walking around the notions sections of you […]
P4P University – Easy gathering methods
Hello, pirates! Today I wanted to talk to you about gathering and show you 4 of the easiest gathering methods that do not require investing in new gadgets or feet for your machines. All the methods I’m showing are applicable to both woven and knits. Gathering with your serger My favorite method of gathering is […]
P4P University – Elastic
P4P University – Elastic 101 Hi, I’m Dana one of the P4P team and I’m here today to talk all about elastic with you! We’ll be covering lots of different types of elastic that you may want to use in your sewing and showing your some examples of what they look like sewn up into […]
P4P University – Grommets
Raise your hand if grommets scare you? Have you done everything possible, including skipping that cute drawstring, just to avoid installing eyelets? I did for years! I even made buttonholes to avoid installing those little metal devils. Buttonholes! But, I’m here now to show you how truly easy it is to install grommets in your […]
P4P University – Intended Fit vs. Preferred Fit
One of the huge benefits to making your own clothing is having finished garments that fit just the way you like! Sometimes it takes a little trial and error, adjustments, or blending of sizes to find the perfect fit for you, and other times the pattern is designed exactly the way you like it. Today […]
P4P University – Interfacing for Garment Sewing
The correct use of interfacing is one of the main things that takes your garment sewing to the next level. Today we will be talking about different types of interfacing, why you might want to use it and how to correctly apply it. The first thing we need to clarify is the difference […]
P4P University – knit cuffs
Ahoy Pirates! In our first P4P University blog of the year I wanted to give you a few tips and tricks to make adding knit cuffs to your projects easy peasy. Whether you’re sewing for yourself, your significant other or your little ones, adding cuffs to your sleeves or leg openings can be a tedious […]
P4P University – plackets
Ohhh….plackets! Why are you so scary? Today on the blog I’m hoping to change that perceptions of them and help you face this fear. What are plackets? Plackets are basically just a slit or an opening in the fabric that allows for garments to be easily put on or taken off. Sometimes plackets are […]
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