The simplest loop stitch is the chain stitch. To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop...
Machine quilting is easy to learn, but it does take some practice. Make a few trial runs before starting to stitch on your completed quilt. On the test swatch, adjust the tension settings for the machine so that the stitches are even and do not pucker or have loose loops of thread. The...
How to hem a dress using a needle and thread for professional-quality result at home. Plus quick steps when using a sewing machine.
Bring the needle back toward the first stitch and insert it into the end of the previous stitch, then pull taut. Move the needle along another ½ inch past the end of the last stitch and repeat the stitch as many times as needed to create a line. Tie off the stitch on the back si...
(Click on photo to enlarge.) How to Hand Sew a Seam with a Backstitch When should you use a backstitch? Use a backstitch when you want your seam to be a little stronger. This stitch will produce results that look closest to what a sewing machine creates and gives you a tidy and stron...
To learn how, read our articleHow to Make a Blind Hem Stitch. Basic Sewingdouble turn hemHow to make a hemSimple Hem Related Posts Triangle + Lumbar Pillow Pair December 16, 2024 Mindfulness Embroidery Design October 28, 2024 Cooking with Love Embroidery Design ...
Sewing is one of the most critical disciplines in fashion design. Our sewing video lessons cover everything from learning how to thread a sewing machine to learning how to sew one of the most challenging materials of all, leather. Click on any lesson picture, below, to learn more about that...
Basically you make small stitches between the folded edge and the garment on the back of the garment with just a one thread width of stitch showing up on the right side of the garment. Checkout the tutorial to make a blind hem finish by hand and by sewing machine. 3. Slip Stitch ...
To sew successfully, you only really need a straight stitch and a zigzag stitch. These two stitches will allow you to do just about everything you want to do on a sewing machine. All the others are bells and whistles for a casual weekend sewist. My sewing machine has a lot of stitche...
How to Sew a Blanket Stitch How to Stitch a Whipstitch How to Stitch a Catch Stitch How to Sew a Button How to Tie Off the Thread and End Sewing Want to Learn More About Fashion Design? Have you ever lost a button on a shirt? Or had a sleeve or pant hem come partially undone?