Free Patterns & Helpful How-To from Hemma Design
At Hemma Design we love to share design ideas and handy tips for making it yourself. Some of these ideas we've discovered or created on our own, but we must admit that most of the ideas are rooted in handicrafts and household tips taught to us by our mothers and grandmothers.
Stabilizer, Interfacing, & Batting
A guide to creating shape and structure using stabilizer, interfacing and batting for Hemma Design Patterns
Oilcloth and Glue
I like to "baste" my oilcloth projects like the Sigrid Oilcloth Market Bag with glue before I sew them together....
Make Fabric Covered Straps for the Sigrid Oilcloth Market Bag
Can't find the perfect color of webbing for straps on your Sigrid Oilcloth Market Bag? Then cover the webbing with the same fabric as the cotton binding!
Consider the Embroidered Running Stitch
So basic and yet so impactful. If you're looking for a super easy decorative embroidery stitch try the running stitch. We used it on our Annika Market Bag embroidered pocket...
The Well-Padded and Tight Fitting Ironing Board Cover
The secret to sewing a well-made, professionally finished item is pressing as you go. And the secret to pressing is having a nicely padded, tight fitting ironing board cover.
The Embroidered Backstitch: ever so useful!
At Hemma Design we love using the simple backstitch when we embroider. It gives your sewing project a handmade detail that looks both contemporary and timeless. Follow our instructions for making a leaf border using the backstitch...