Quickie Tutorials & Sewing Foundations ✂️

I've added four new Quickie Tutorials, a new Sewing Foundations tutorial, and a new Sew Skimpy Says tip to help with everything from assembling your next Sew Skimpy pattern to working with stretch fabric and making your own stretch strings.

Here’s what’s new since the last newsletter.

🎥 New Quickie Tutorials

Shorter versions of my sewing tutorials that let you see the important construction steps quickly.

🧵Leg Warmer Assembly 
See the basic assembly method used for all three Sew Skimpy leg warmer lengths.
Watch the Leg Warmer Quickie →
Pattern link: Leg Warmer Bundle Sewing Pattern

🧵Keyhole Bodysuit
Follow the construction sequence from assembling the bodysuit and adding elastic to creating the finished keyhole.
Watch the Keyhole Bodysuit Quickie →
Pattern link: Keyhole Bodysuit Sewing Pattern

🧵Cowl Neck Hoodie Mini Dress
See how the hood, cowl, open-back design and mini length come together in this quick assembly tutorial.
Watch the Hoodie Mini Dress Quickie →
Pattern link: Cowl Neck Hoodie Mini Dress Sewing Pattern

🧵Fitness Shorts (Low Rise)
Follow the basic construction sequence for these low-rise cheeky shorts, now available in combined sizes XS–3X.
Watch the Fitness Shorts Quickie →
Pattern link: Fitness Shorts Sewing Pattern

🧵 Sew Skimpy Foundations

How to Sew Stretch Strings
Already know how to cut your stretch strings? This lesson shows how I fold and sew them to create finished stretch strings for your sewing projects. 
Learn How to Sew Stretch Strings →

💋 Sew Skimpy Says

Test Your Fabric Stretch Before You Cut
A quick reminder that not all spandex stretches the same. Check your fabric's stretch before cutting to make sure it's right for your project.
Watch Sew Skimpy Says →

🧵 Ready to Start Sewing?

Ready to put these techniques to use?

Browse Sew Skimpy PDF sewing patterns for stretch fabrics and find your next project.

👉 Browse All Sewing Patterns

– Tamara ✂️
Sew Skimpy