Get To Know Your Sewing Machine What are the main parts of a Sewing Machine? How To Insert A Sewing Machine Needle? How To Thread the sewing machine? How To Do The First Seams With Your New Sewing Machine? More Must-Know Things About Using A Sewing Machine Sewing Machine Maintenance: ...
In today’s blog post I’m going to show you how to sew a flounce (with a center point) to a skirt. And just in case you didn’t know,this is Part 5 of the sewing a skirt with a flounce series. If you haven’t seen Parts 1-4, you can find them below: How To Make A Fl...
Learn how to set up your machine and its basic functions including: winding a bobbin, threading up and adjusting tension and stitch size. With plenty of information on basic dressmaking techniques, you will soon be tackling seams and hems, zips and buttonholes, gathers and pleats, binding and...
6. Sew the mask’s side seams.Place one sheet with the wrong side (the bag’s former interior) up, and fold half an inch of material in from the edge opposite the handle. Iron the fold on low heat to set it. Then, sew it a quarter inch from the edge. Place the other sheet wi...
Using blunt fabric scissors.This will make it difficult to cut your fabric cleanly. ✦ Not finishing the seams so they remain visible.An easy way to finish seams is to sew a zig-zag stitch on the edges of the fabric before turning them in and sewing them together. ...
theseam. But really, unless your project is something that is going to be laundered day-in-and-day-out, the strength of the gradedseamwill be fine. Plus, graded seams can still be finished – even if it’s just with aseam sealantrather than a machinefinish. And, the results are ...
To start sewing with zippers, you'll need to know some basics about zippers, so first, here's a short introduction. Then the steps to sew a zipper - the easiest way I can do it! And after that, tons of tips and hacks and ways to make your zipper sewing easier and your zipper pou...
Sew and Press Seams: Use your sewing machine to stitch your pieces, pressing the seams after each row. Ironing seams flat helps achieve a polished finish. Step 4: Adding the Batting and Backing Creating a quilt is a layering process. The batting and backing are crucial for stability and war...
Step 5: Finish the dress This time, sew the lining together with your dress fabric. Additional Tips Remember the length of hem you're leaving to your sleeve so it sits properly. Put a tack from the shoulder to the armpit. Press the seams well. ...
Sewing the Sides and Seams Sewing the sides of the curtain first makes it easier to handle. I used the polyester setting on my iron because I was working with polyester outdoor fabric. Hem the Sides: Fold the fabric over by half an inch and iron it flat. Fold it over again by another...