Today, more and more home sewists are discovering the joys of working with silk satin, and it's not hard to see why. Beyond its visual appeal, this fabric offers a unique sewing experience that can elevate any project to new heights. Whether you’re looking to craft a statement evening g...
This is a relatively easy skirt to sew; we will make the waistband first, sew the edges, apply the waistband, hem the skirt, and finally make the buttonholes. Drafting And Sewing The Waistband To make the waistband for size A, cut a strip of fabric that is 106″ X 5″. For size B...
Learn how to hem pants the easy way! This guide covers how to hem jeans while preserving the original hem, hemming pants without sewing, and more. Jump to RecipePinEmail Learning how to hem pants is an easy skill that can pay off big time. When you know how to hem jeans while keeping...
3. Sew hem– Take your background fabric the sewing machine. Sew one straight line. Try to stay in the middle of the fold (as seen above and below) and this will help keep your line straight. You may backstitch if you’d like, but it’s not necessary since you’ll be hemming the...
as the thickness of the material can dull cutting tools quickly. When sewing, use a heavy-duty needle and a longer stitch length to accommodate the fabric's thickness. Additionally, using a walking foot on your sewing machine can help prevent the fabric layers from shifting, ensuring a neat ...
I was lucky enough to pick up a couple of sewing books at our local second-hand bookstore that supports our Humane Society. It got me to wondering, do ...
Good knowledge of your sewing machine Ability using a ball point needle or a walking foot Experience in cutting andsewing with knits Knowledge onassembling and printing a PDF pattern Materials 1 1/4 to 2 yards of jersey knit orITY knit, 60″ wide ...
Generally speaking, sewing machines in the current market come with a great range of functionality. However, one of the most important tasks, perhaps ...
fabric from shifting around.Depending on the year and make of your sewing machine, a jeans presser foot might or might not be available.The older your machine, the less likely you will be able to find one.Also, consider an edge stitching foot for topstitching, it will be well worth it....
Little Black Dress Sewing Instructions Seam allowances– 5/8th of an inch throughout unless mentioned. Abbreviations used: RST – right sides together. Note on skirt darts– darts are shown on the skirt pattern should you wish to use them for a closer fit, or you may simply choose to plea...