The Best Sewing Tips and Tricks

31 · Oct 22, 2015 ·

I have been sewing for over 25 years! (I can’t believe that I’m that old) I’ve accumulated a lot of tips and tricks over the years. In addition to blogging here at the Polka Dot Chair, I also write for eBay, helping them to increase the sewing and quilting related content on their site. Here are links to articles I’ve written for them, spilling the beans on some of my favorite sewing tips, tricks, and shortcuts!!

Note: I wrote many of these articles for eBay. They have since removed them from their site (they were just moving away from articles on their site, that’s all). I’m in the process of moving them all over. If you don’t see the link to what you’re looking for, just check back in a few days!

Some of My Favorite Sewing Tips and Tricks Shared Here:

7 MUST Know Sewing Tips & Tricks

Recommended Tools Beginning Quilters

Great ways to organize “Works in Progress” (WIP’s)

7 Sewing Tools you didn’t know you needed

How to Freezer Paper Stencil use this technique for, Tote Bags, T-Shirts and More

For info on the Disney Inspired T-Shirt in the Photo, check out our Disney Villans Crafternoon Party!

To stencil, your shoes, use this Monogrammed Converse Tutorial

5 Must-Have Sewing Machine Feet

5 of my Favorite Quilt Rulers

Learn How to Sew with Leather while you Stitch up This CUTE Seersucker Clutch!

Tips for Sewing with Oilcloth

Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

How to Join Piping Ends

How to Make a Pillow with a Zipper Closure

Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson is the author of the Polka Dot Chair blog which has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love”. Her work and designs have been featured on numerous websites including HuffPost, Today, Pioneer Woman & BuzzFeed. Her first fabric line “Derby Style” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs. It was followed by 7 other fabric lines in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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Melissa Mortenson is a “creative mama”, published Author, Licensed Fabric Designer and the founder of the Polka Dot Chair blog. The Polka Dot Chair is a place for Creative Moms and Families to come to find simple and inspiring DIY projects for their home, sewing projects, Holiday crafts, and family recipes. Its mission is to make its readers WANT to create.

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