Begin stitching over the tail of the thread with your first few stitches. This will secure it in place without a knot. This method helps to maintain a clean finish on the back of your cross stitch project. –Sew Crossed Stitches Cross stitch is often stitched in rows from left to right....
Make sure to leave a gap of a few inches for turning on one short side. Step 4 - Clip Corners Clip the corners for a neat and clean finish. TOP TIP: See how to clip corners and make sewing easier. Step 5 - Turn Right-Side-Out Turn right side out, poke the corners out and ...
Finish the Corners 6. Optional: Create Tufting 7. Reattach the Headboard Tips This … Read more Categories DIY, How-To Tags DIY, diy upholstery, second-hand upholstered furniture, upholstered furniture Leave a comment DIY VIDEO TUTORIAL – How To Upholster a Mid Century Modern Chair December ...
Set your sewing machine to a stipple stitch. On my BERNINA 770 QE, it is stitch number 4. If you prefer you can use a straight stitch. At the sewing machine, place the patchwork top right side up, line up the needle with the first vertical seam, and stitch along the seam using the...
To finish the raw edges of your spandex suit, such as cuffs, ankles, armhole and neckline etc., you usually want to create a hem by simply folding over the edge of your fabric once or twice and stitching it down. You can use any of the stretch stitches available on your machine, I ...
Among the stitches of the embroidery, the blanket is one of the easiest to make. It is the point that is in use to finish works with felt cloth, and it can also be in teaching to children. Today we see together how to make the blanket stitch to make our jobs with felt fabric even...
Sewing: A simple running stitch around the edges will secure the fabric. If you’re using a sewing machine, a straight stitch will suffice. Finishing Touches: Iron the edges for a crisp finish, and you’re ready to add your new pocket square to your outfit. ...
If your washing machine simply indicates a wash/rinse cycle, choose cold/cold. Turn the knob to start and let the suds work their magic. Can You Put a Backpack in the Dryer? As you’re patiently waiting for your backpack to finish washing, you might be wondering, can you put a ...
Non-toxic glue or a sewing kit How can I make a no-sew cat bed? A no-sew cat bed can be as simple as wrapping a soft, warm blanket around a pillow and tucking the ends under, or using a hot glue gun to secure fabric around a piece of cushion foam. Another easy option is to...
5. Hand sew the opening by using an invisible stitch. And done! With a little less poly fill (and maybe some more sewn lines on top of the leaf sections to flatten it out a bit more), the giant version would make a cool play mat for a baby too. I had Hayes try it out and he...