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At Mimifabrics we love all parts of sewing. There are so many steps involved in creating a beautifully made garment or accessory from start to finish. Here you can find inspiration for sewing and finishing techniques for many Mimimaker projects.

How to sew a book cover - Sewing Tutorial

By 2025-06-05 21:20:00

This sewing tutorial is for our book lovers out there.

Sew this wonderful book cover for your hardcover books and take them with your while it's nicely protected.

The measurements in this tutorial are based on standard-sized hardcover novels (approx 6.5" x 9.25"). The book cover will fit various thicknesses of books due to its adjustable back side.

Sewing a Reversible Tote Bag - Tutorial

By 2025-05-16 13:59:00 0 comments
Looking for an easy sewing project with maximum fun? This tote bag is just the one you have been looking for.  This is a beginner friendly tutorial to sew a reversible tote bag. You can use a variety of fabrics for this type of bag. The finished bag measures approximately 45 x 42 cm (17 3⁄4” x 16 1⁄2”) (height x width).

How to sew a hanging tea towel - Tutorial by Mimifabrics

By 2023-12-06 21:25:00 1 comment

How to sew a hanging tea towel

Do you like to keep a tea towel handy at your oven door, only for it to slip and fall off?

Then this tutorial is perfect for you.

I have started sewing these towels and never want to go back to my old ones. Not only are they functional but also super pretty in your kitchen.

This is a simple project you can sew using your sewing machine at home, only straight stitches are needed for this project.

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How-to: Sew a simple everyday bag with zipper and adjustable strap

By 2023-01-03 23:56:00

Double gauze: Summer fabric series

By 2022-07-11 00:57:00

Gathering with your serger

By 2022-04-07 22:38:00

If you love all things peplum and ruffles then changes are that you are doing tons of gathering in your sewing endeavours.

While there are many different ways to achieve a beautifully spcaced ruffle or gather, the serger method is my absolute favorite one.

In the video instructions we have used the Baby Lock Victory serger and Madeira Serger threads but any serger machine can do this!

It's fast, it's easy and it looks amazing.

Keep on reading for the 5 easy steps to complete this sewing technique.

Enclosing a Neckband on Your Knit Garment During Construction

By 2022-01-20 17:49:00 6 comments

Enclosing a Neckband on Your Knit Garment

Looking for unique ways to elevate your handmade garments?

I love the added detail that enclosing the neckband on your knit top gives.

It’s a fun way to add extra design elements, use a little scrap of precious fabric or highlight a special selvedge edge.

It is also a quick way for the wearer to easily tell which is the back. Using this technique also encourages the seam allowance to lie flat without topstitching the whole neckband.