Our tutorials & tips
Welcome to our page dedicated to sewing tutorials and tips!
Here you'll find a wealth of articles and practical explanations to help you use our patterns and progress in your sewing. Each article covers a variety of topics, from mastering basic techniques to more advanced tips for perfecting your creations.
Explore our free written and video tutorials and discover valuable sewing tips to help you sew with precision, improve your finishing, and gain confidence in your sewing projects. Simply click on the article that interests you to start learning!
How to finish a zip?
It can be tricky to achieve a nice finish when adding a zipper to a project.
In this video tutorial, discover our three methods for achieving clean and perfect finishes!
How to quilt fabric?
Are you dreaming of a beautiful quilted jacket? Have you spotted a gorgeous fabric but it's not the right thickness? Are you unhappy with the fabric selection you found in the store? Then you've come to the right place!
In this video tutorial, find all our tips, techniques and examples to master the quilting technique.
Sewing mesh with a sewing machine
Ikatee offers a wide range of jersey sewing patterns. In this course on how to use jersey, we'll explain all the tips and best practices we've developed for sewing it without using an overlocker.
Assemble and print a PDF sewing pattern
In this video tutorial, we show you how to download, assemble and cut out your PDF sewing pattern.
As well as lots of little tips to make sewing easier for you.
How to install a clean strip?
Want a little something to hide the inside collar seam of your project?
Our article and its accompanying video tutorial will teach you how to install a clean strip, ensuring a beautiful finish!
Add a shoulder tab
If you too have ever finished your sewing project and were unable to get your head through the neckline when trying it on (or more often your baby's!), this new tutorial is for you!
In this video we show you how to easily add a button placket to the shoulder on any t-shirt or sweatshirt pattern.
How to sew a label?
At ikatee, we offer you exclusive woven labels.
Discover in this tutorial how to sew your label onto a garment. We'll give you all our tips to ensure your label is perfectly sewn.
Shorten a zipper
Shortening a zipper may seem complex, but rest assured, with the right techniques, it's a perfectly achievable task and a skill that can prove useful in the future.
Whether you're working with metal, plastic, separable, or non-separable zippers, this comprehensive guide will show you how. A zipper that's too long can be adjusted to fit your creations perfectly, whether it's clothing, bags, or accessories.
By following our step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to safely shorten a zip, while achieving a clean, professional finish.
How to mount a slider on a zip?
You just bought a zipper by the meter and now you need to add a slider? Not sure how to do it? Don't panic!
Here you will find a detailed guide as well as a video tutorial to guide you, step by step, in mounting your slider on a zip.
How do you achieve your connections?
Patterned fabrics, especially striped ones, can be difficult to work with if you don't have the right methods.
In this video, discover our techniques and tips for creating seamless striped or patterned garments. We'll explain all our tips for successfully matching patterns, especially stripes.
Tailoring can be a bit of a challenge when making a garment, but with the right techniques it can be a breeze!
How to sew a swimsuit?
Adjusting your sewing machine, techniques for applying lamination, choosing thread and fabric: here are all our tips and techniques for sewing your swimsuit!
The goal of this article is to make you comfortable with sewing lycra mesh because really, it's not that complicated.
How to lay interlining?
Interfacing is essential in sewing; it is used to reinforce the inside of a fabric.
Installing interfacing becomes child's play with the right technique! That's exactly what we're showing you in this article, along with a video tutorial.
How to make gathers?
In this tutorial, we show you how to create gathers using a sewing machine or a serger.
Gathers are used, among other things, to add fullness and ease to a piece of clothing, but also to assemble ruffles. They are made by hand or by machine.
Gathering a fabric with an elastic band
Gathering fabric with elastic is a simple technique that adds texture and volume to your sewing projects.
Here's a complete guide to doing this (article and video), whether you use a sewing machine or prefer to do the gathers by hand.
How to make an appliqué?
Appliques are decorative finishes that allow you to embellish and personalize your work.
We provide you with a tutorial to learn how to make them.
How to apply pressure?
An alternative to buttons (and buttonholes!), snap fasteners are buttons made up of two, or more often, four, parts. Very practical for everyday use, they clip on and off easily.
Although very useful, installing them can be a little more complicated than sewing on buttons.
Don't panic! Thanks to our tutorial, you'll learn how to install them without difficulty.
How to lay croquet?
In this video, we explain all our tips for applying rickrack, and more specifically, for applying rickrack to a collar. Rickrack, or serpentine, has become very trendy again and is a lovely detail for creating refined and fashionable creations.
We will see how to place a crochet hook on the edge of a garment, then how to place a crochet hook caught in a seam to obtain a pretty scalloped detail.
How to sew an understitch?
Understitching is a finishing seam that joins the seam allowance to a piece on the wrong side of the garment. It is invisible on the right side and ensures a beautiful drape and comfort for the wearer.
We have prepared a tutorial and an explanatory video to guide you, step by step, in making an understitch.
How to attach a badge?
Whether it's to add a personal touch to a garment, repair a hole or hide an imperfection, the patch offers a solution that is both practical and aesthetic.
Here's how to apply them:
How to sew a partial button placket?
Sewing a partial button placket makes your garment both stylish and functional.
In this tutorial, we guide you through the essential steps to making a partial button placket.
Using Sewing Patterns on iPad
Using your iPad to manage your sewing patterns and tutorials is convenient and efficient. Follow our tips to get the most out of your tablet for your sewing projects.
In this article, you'll learn how to back up your documents to your iPad, organize them in iBooks, and prepare them for printing.
Widen a sleeve at the biceps
Find out how to widen a sleeve at the biceps without modifying the armhole of your pattern in our dedicated technical tutorial.
How to adapt a sewing pattern to your body shape?
Discover all our tips and know-how to perfectly adjust a sewing pattern.
Working the edges of fabrics with fur backing
You want to make a sleeveless vest or an ultra-cozy coat with a material already lined with faux fur, but you don't know how to sew the edges of these fabrics... Don't panic!
In this video tutorial, find all our tips, techniques and examples to master edge finishing techniques, accessible to beginners.
How to make tassel pom poms?
Perfect for adding a touch of fun to your outfits and accessories, tassel pom poms are also very simple to make.
Follow our technical tutorial to learn how to create one!
Make slipped stitches
Slip stitches create a neat finish and avoid the need for overly visible machine stitching.
Here's how to make them:
Sew your own makeup remover wipes
Nothing could be simpler or more eco-friendly than making your own wipes to clean your face or remove makeup! It's an eco-friendly gesture; you use fabric scraps and you can do without single-use cotton pads. Reusable wipes are super easy to make; it's a perfect sewing project for beginners.
We explain it to you in detail and in video.
How to sew a down jacket?
Sewing a down jacket may seem complex, but with the right steps, it's completely doable.
In this tutorial, we explain how to easily sew a down jacket, with some tips to make working with thick materials easier.
How to sew fake fur?
Sewing faux fur can seem intimidating, but with the right techniques, it's totally doable!
In this tutorial, we show you how to work this thick, textured fabric to achieve clean finishes and avoid common mistakes.
How to make a bias?
Making your own bias tape allows you to have exactly the fabric and color you want for your finishing touches. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to cut and assemble bias tape from the fabric of your choice.
Follow our simple steps to create a custom bias binding, suitable for all your projects.
How to apply bias?
Bias binding is a practical element for finishing the edges of a garment or accessory in a clean and durable way.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to easily apply bias binding, step by step. You'll also find some tips to avoid common mistakes and achieve a clean result.
How to sew piping?
Piping, whether solid or contrasting, is an elegant finish that adds character to your creations by highlighting the edges or junctions between two fabrics. This decorative element instantly enhances the appearance of a garment or accessory.
In this tutorial, we guide you step by step to successfully apply piping!
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