I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
All in Sewing Tutorial
In this post, I'll walk you through the process of adding an exposed elastic waistband to a skirt. This is a quick and easy way to add an elasticized waistband without having to create a casing.
In this post, I'll show you how to use a cording foot to help you gather fabric as you zigzag over a length of dental floss. It's the easiest way to gather fabric!
In this post, I'll show you how to make a tote bag using a jelly roll and black bias tape, which gives it a cool stained glass effect. You'll create the lining while you're sewing the outside of the bag, so it's all done at the same time.
In this post, I'll show you how to attach a button using your sewing machine. It's not difficult to sew on a button by hand, but it's much quicker (and more secure) to attach it with your sewing machine instead!
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of creating a plus size circle skirt using a vintage fabric panel. These panels are a little difficult to find, so I'll give you some alternative fabric choices as well.
If you have a vintage sewing machine, you may have noticed some side creeping. I'll walk you through the process of getting a nice straight row of stitches.
Make this easy beginner pattern from Simplicity in one hour with two yards of fabric or less. The nice thing about it is that even if you're making the biggest size (size 24), it only takes two yards of fabric. Many skirts take 4-5 yards, which can get expensive, so it's nice to see a skirt that can be made relatively cheaply. Note that the one hour time estimate does not include cutting out the fabric.
Make this silk infinity scarf with my step-by-step, free sewing tutorial. It's super easy to make, and it's really budget-friendly!
I'll show you how to make an easy thread catcher to hold all of your thread tails. This post contains a free pattern and tutorial for a thread catcher.
In this tutorial, you'll sew together two different scarves to make an easy infinity scarf/cowl.
This is an easy, beginner blouse with a few different styling options, including sleeveless, ruffled sleeves, and 3/4 sleeves. It's cute and flowy--perfect for summer! I'll go through my concerns/suggestions regarding this pattern to help you avoid any issues I had.
