Owl & Drum's Sew Very Modern — tuesday's tip

Welcome to another installment of Sew Very Modern's Tuesday's Tip! This week we will focus on some more sewing terms that may not be self explanatory. It is so useful to be familiar with these terms, especially for all of the self learners out there. Back Stitch - as used in sewing, is the initial and final step when hand-stitching or sewing on a sewing machine. After a couple stitches, do a couple of reverse stitches. This reinforces your stitches and prevents your seams from falling apart. Cross Grain - also called the "bias," the cross grain runs diagonally across the grain...

Here's a quick trick for you! To help give you a better understanding of yardage I have created this handy reference chart - Fabric Measurements 101. Take a look at this little cheat sheet the next time you are gathering up materials for a new sewing or quilting project. It will be very handy when you want to make sure you have enough fabric for what the pattern calls for! Enjoy this simple reference tool and I really hope you find it as useful as do. Thanks for stopping by Sew Very Modern and I wish you happy sewing for the...

I've got to tell you, one of the easiest ways to learn a new sewing technique is to watch a video. This is one of the advantages to living in the "digital age". So, here's one by Mary Perisho, aka Mary Make & Do. Enjoy!

As a quilt shop owner, I meet many customers who say they have a dream to one day make a quilt. Well, it's a dream that can become reality - and I tell them that! As a quilter myself, I know that making a basic quilt is definitely achievable. Some students need a class to get them started, while others can pick it up by simply reading a pattern, book or tutorial.   For all of you self-learners, I highly recommend Lucky Spools' Quilt Making Basics PDF. This 8-page tutorial is jam-packed with easy-to-read tips and instructions for making a quilt from start to...

Did you know that you can sew on a button with your sewing machine? Amazingly, you can! It's very simple to do and can be a real time-saver. Mary Perisho, Owl & Drum's sewing instructor, and Kelly Crowley, of Bake Simple, made this short and sweet video to show you just how easy it can be.    Here's a run down of the steps to sew on a button: 1 - Switch to the button foot on your machine.  2 - Position your fabric and the button under the foot. It is helpful to use a fabric marker to mark...