Sewing embellishments

Refresh your wardrobe by adding decorative stitching to clothing! These are simple embroidery stitches on most sewing machines.

66 easy embellishment ideas to add to any of your sewing projects. Add these to make a unique garment from scratch or embellish what's in your closet.

Instead of buying soutache you can make your own soutache with fabric! Use DIY fabric soutache to embellish your clothes.

Couching is an embellishment technique that lets you add color and texture to the surface of fabric, stitching cords, yarns, … More

Beth Bradley teaches you how to add elegant embellishments to garments or accessories with different lace applications. You’ll learn the hand-sewing technique for finer and less washed clothing, the fusing technique that is even less durable than stitching, and machine-stitching. Beth also teaches you how to attach lace trim to your garments.

Sequins are such a fun and versatile craft supply that can add a beautiful sparkle to all kinds of items! Use them to brighten up everything from clothing to jewelry to home and holiday decor. Sequins are relatively inexpensive and available in a wide variety of colors, levels of iridescence, shapes, and sizes. Best of all- you don’t need any fancy equipment to attach them, just a needle and thread! As September is National Sewing Month, let’s look at some hints for sewing sequins onto your…

So you want to embroidery a t-shirt or spruce up that old jean jacket? Before you get stitching, check out these 7 helpful tips for hand embroidering on any garment.

I actually really LOVE the art of appliqué! Even though I don't use it that much (practically never) but I do love seeing others' works on the Internet and appreciate the artistry so much :) My October project that I've mentioned earlier in this post is also appliqué-friendly and, personally, I'm going to experiment a little in this field! So I thought if anyone wants to try the same I should tell a bit more about the methods of applique in advance. Method 1 So, the first thing you should…

How to do reverse applique by hand sewing as well as with your sewing machine very easily