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Sew together

Learn how to sew together your project using a sewing needle and different stitches/techniques.

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Videos: 51
7:29
How to assembly slippers

In this DROPS video we show how we sew together a knitted slippers that is worked back and forth in one piece, this assembly is used in the Sorbet Slippers in DROPS 203-23 and others slippers. Fold the piece at the toe, so that over side is on top of under side. Make sure that side of cast-on edge and side of cast-off edge is edge to edge (cast-on edge and cast-off edge form the hole to insert foot in slipper). Sew in front loop of edge stitch (we have choose to sew form the wrong side), begin in the side of cast-on/cast-off edge and sew up to toe. Repeat in the other side. The Sorbet Slippers in DROPS 203-23 are worked in DROPS Alaska, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:02
How to assemble a slipper with a seam in front, mid top and back

In this DROPS video we show how to assemble a slipper, with a seam in front, midt top and back, like the slippers “Line Walking” in DROPS 203-24. We have already worked the slipper and then show which seam that should be sewn together first, then how to knit up stitches and then the last seam. These slippers are worked in DROPS Snow, the same yarn as we use in the video. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
7:40
How to assembly a baby helmet (aka devil hat)

In this DROPS video we show how to assembly a pointed baby helmet (also known as a devil hat). Back of hat = bind off row, i.e. 2 whole points and 2 half points. Sew hat tog, edge to edge along bind off row as follows: Sew first half point to one side of the first whole point. Sew the other side of first whole point to one side of second whole point. Then the other side of second whole point to the last half point. At last sew hat tog mid back. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
4:47
How to assembly a head band so that it becomes a braid in front

In this DROPS video we show how to assembly a head band so that there is a braid in front, like it is done in DROPS 214-68. The head band is worked as a tube with an opening at each end. When assembly, lay the tube flat - make sure that the tube is not twisted. Sew the openings at the ends with a seam on each side, sew in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch so that the seam does not become thick. The piece is now a flat rectangle, fold the rectangle lengthwise so that it lies double. Now lay the long sides of the head band together in layers without twisting the work. The ends of the head band now lies alternately inside and outside each other, and the edges lies edge to edge. Sew through all layers with tight whip stitches with 1 stitch in each stitch - it is important that it is sewn through all layers so that the seam do not show when the work is turned inside out. Turn the work inside out, so that the seam is on the inside of the head band. This head band is worked in DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk, the same qualities we use in the video. You must also read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:57
How to sew a fold edge to a hat

In this DROPS video we show how and where we sew a fold-up edge and how the fold-up edge is folded, as it is done in DROPS 234-41. Follow the pattern and fold the edge up on the right side so that cast-on edge hit marker inserted in piece (fold measures approx. 9 cm). Fasten cast-on edge with loose long stitches but make sure to avoid a tight seam. Then fold the double edge up on the right side. The yarn used in this hat and shown in the video is DROPS Flora and DROPS Kid-Silk You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
4:57
How to sew together a head band with grafting / kitchener stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together a head band that is worked as a tube with cables. Use grafting/kitchener stitches and sew stitches from cast-off edge together with stitches from cast-on edge - make sure that stitches from cables at one end matches the stitches from cables at the other end. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern (and look at the charts) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern where this technique is used by clicking on the picture below.
3:10
How to assembly a rectangular poncho

In this DROPS video we show you how to assembly a poncho based on the same basic rectangular shape. You work two straight rectangular pieces that are sewn together. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
3:25
How to assembly a neck warmer

In this DROPS video we show how to seam a neck warmer together to create the shape of the garment. It's super easy to make a neck warmer/shoulder piece/poncho out of a straight piece. We have a wide selection of popular designs using this basic technique. Seam inside edge stitches like this: On long side: Go under the bars, usually going *under 2 bars 1st time, 2 bars 2nd time and 1 bar 3rd time, and then rep from * gives a good tension. Short side: Go around each stitch on the short side. Make sure to go under the stitches looking like this ^ and not like this v, this way the seamed stitches will continue the same pattern as your knitted piece. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:46
How to assembly a poncho

In this DROPS video we show you how to assembly a poncho knitted in one rectangular piece. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
6:52
How to sew a pocket on a garment

In this DROPS video we show you how to assembly a pocket to a garment. We sew the pocket on in the st inside 1 edge st. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
6:25
How to assembly the stole in DROPS 166-45

In this DROPS video we show 2 different ways of assembling the Victorian Charm stole in DROPS 166-45. First, we show how we sew pieces together, cast-off edge against cast off edge to off edge, then we show how we sew pieces together with grafting/kitchener sts when the work is put on a thread / needle. This stole is made in DROPS Lace, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
4:25
How to sew a flounce edge to a garment with a lace pattern

In this DROPS video we show how to sew a flounce edge to a garment. Work from the wrong side, fasten the thread in a decrease in the lace pattern and then sew a stitch between the 2 outermost treble crochets on the flounce. Thread the strand back to the wrong side, * sew running stitch / straight stitch along the bottom edge of the lace pattern (do not sew in the flounce) as far as the next decrease in the lace pattern, take the needle around this decrease and then between the 6th and 7th treble crochets after the last time the flounce was fastened to the piece, thread the strand back to the wrong side *, repeat from *-*. It is important the seam is not tight as this will make the garment less elastic. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must also read a pattern (and look at the chart(s)) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
5:24
How to assembly a rainbow

In this DROPS video we show who to sew together the rainbow in DROPS Extra 0-1490. We have already worked the strips and show how the strips are sewn together in each other. This rainbow is worked in DROPS Paris, the same yarn we use in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:49
How to sew a stuffed animal together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together a stuffed animal. Fold the piece double and sew together in the side, in outer loops of edge stitch/row. Fill the stuffed animal with cotton wool and sew together behind in the back of neck in outer loops of edge row. We use the yarn DROPS Big Merino in the video. You’ll find a pattern to a stuffed animal like this by clicking on one of the pictures below.
2:11
How to sew crochet squares together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew crochet squares together. Sew crochet squares together edge to edge. Sew in the outermost stitch to avoid a thick seam. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
3:47
How to assembly the crochet squares in DROPS 163-4

In this DROPS video we show how to sew 2 squares together for the Cool Summer Evening blanket in DROPS 163-4. This blanket is made in DROPS Snow, in the video we use the same yarn. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
3:50
How to sew the granny squares together in DROPS 163-1

In this DROPS video we show you how to sew four squares together as on the Memories blanket in DROPS 163-1. Sew squares tog edge to edge with neat little stitches - sew a stitch in every dc and make sure to avoid a tight seam. This blanket is made in DROPS Delight, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Merino Extra Fine. You must read the pattern and look a the charts to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below. To see how to crochet the granny square, go to: How to crochet the granny square in DROPS 163-1 To see how to crochet the edge with bobbles, go to: How to crochet the edge with bobbles used in DROPS 163-1 To see how to crochet the circle square, go to: How to crochet the circle square in DROPS 163-1 To see how to do further assembly on the blanket, go to: How to do further assembly in DROPS 163-1 To see how to crochet the finishing edge around the blanket, go to: How to crochet the finishing edge around the blanket in DROPS 163-1 To see how to crochet the fan edge around the blanket in DROPS 163-1, go to: How to crochet the fan edge in DROPS 163-1
2:26
How to sew 2 crocheted squares together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew 2 crocheted squares together. We sew edge to edge in outer loops of edge stitch, like it is done in the “Beachside Garden” summer top in DROPS 64-8. The top in DROPS 64-8 is worked in DROPS Safran, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern and others related video by clicking on the pictures below.
5:29
How to sew together crocheted squares

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together 2 crocheted squares in 3 different ways. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find pattern where you can use this techniques by clicking on the pictures below.
3:36
How to assembly a crochet slipper

In this DROPS video we show how you can sew a crochet slipper together. We show how to sew together the slipper from the upper edge and down under the foot. Place the slipper double with WS toward WS, sew tog edge to edge from RS. Sew in the outer stst so the seam is not too thick. You can also start sewing from toe, under foot and up. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
5:57
How to sew or crochet flower squares together

In this DROPS video we show how to sew or crochet the flowers square together for the Black Swan shawl in DROPS 125-3. First, we show how to sew flower squares together, then we show how to crochet the squares together with double crochet (dc) and finally we show how crochet a border with dc around the entire shawl. This shawl is made in DROPS Kid-Silk, but in the video we crochet with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
3:20
How to sew together a piece in treble crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together a piece in treble crochet in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:07
How to sew together a piece in double crochet

In this DROPS video we show how to sew together a piece in double crochet in the outermost loop of the outermost stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
6:59
How to sew crocheted pieces together

In this DROPS video vi show how, you can sew crocheted pieces together where it has been increased stitches, so the edge has become wavy, i.e., side seams on a garment. Sew in the outermost stitch to avoid a thick seam, we show 2 methods in the video. We use the yarn DROPS Cotton Merion in the video. You can find patterns where this technique can be used by clicking on the pictures below.