2/21/11: How-To's and Tutorials I Love

Just like people who adore that one knitting dictionary or that one sewing how-to book, I am an avid fan of internet tutorials. Be it done in video format or written out with big, bright photos. Oh, I do like to look up my many questions in books I own (such as The Quilter's Companion. . . That is one indispensable book of mine), but I am continually awed by the many wonderful people who take time out to produce amazing step-by-step demonstrations on their blogs, YouTube channels, and/or sharing sites.

Problem though. I don't always remember where they are located! I'm not a very good bookmark person so it is very easy for me to forget the right address. This is why I am writing this post. Right here I am going to record all my favorite tutorials, organize them in alphabetical order, and return to this post when I find new ones. I will also insert a link on the sidebar so I can have easy access. So here goes. . .

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Sewing:

Binding:
The Sometimes Crafter:  A Different Way to Attach Binding

Buttons, Snaps, and Rivets:
Sew Fearless -- How to Install a Rivet

Sewaholic's Tutorial -- How to Sew on a Button

ePatterns:
Carla Crim's Tutorial -- How to Make Your Own ePatterns

Fabric:
NewVintageLady -- Prepping Fabric
Threads Magazine -- Realigning the Fabric Grain
Sew4Home Tip -- Sewing with Sheers

Fabric Tubes:
PatternReview Sewing Tip -- How to Turn a Long, Narrow Fabric Tube with Ribbon
Sew4Home Tip -- How to Turn a Tiny Tube with a Hemostat

Hems:

Blog for Better Sewing Tutorial -- Hemming with Horsehair Braid
The Snug Bug's Tutorial -- Hemming Knits

Interfacing:
Sewaholic's Tutorial -- Fusible Interfacing Tips

Matching Plaids and Stripes:
Colette Pattern's Tutorial

Pattern Making and Alterations:
Casey's Pattern Grading 101 series

Pockets:

Casey's Tutorial -- Perfect Patch Pockets

Piping:

BurdaStyle Tutorial -- Make Your Own Piping
Sew4Home Tutorial -- How to Make and Attach Your Own Piping

Sewing Projects:

Colette Pattern's Tutorial -- How to Make a Fabric Flower

Sleeves:

Pattern~Scissors~Cloth Tutorial -- Kimono Sleeve Gussets

Underlining:

Sewaholic's Tutorial

Blog for Better Sewing Tutorial

Understitching:

Sewaholic's Tutorial

Zippers:

Sewaholic's Tutorial -- Handpicking a Zipper

Kay Whitt's Tutorial -- Inserting an Invisible Zipper

Brett Bara's Tutorial -- Inserting a Zipper at a Corner
Sunni's Tutorial -- Inserting a Zipper into a Bias Cut Garment
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Embroidery:

Casey's Tutorial -- Embroidery with Knits

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Knitting:

Increases:

Knitting Daily Tutorial -- Left and Right Lifted Increases

Seaming and Grafting:
Knit Picks Tutorial + Video -- Kitchener Stitch

Circular Knitting:
Purl Bee Tutorial -- How to Cast On with Double Pointed Needles

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Crochet:

CrochetMe Tutorial -- Tunisian Crochet

Do you have a favorite tutorial that would fit in my lineup above? Comment and share, and I might just add it to my list.