I’ve mindlessly backstitched a gathering stitch many a time which guarantees a do over. So…start sewing a straight gathering stitch close to the edge of the raw fabric edge that you’d like to gather. Because I usually end up sewing 1/2″ ...
I just used my serger to do a rolled hem, which is my favorite way to hem a circle skirt. You could also serge the raw edge, fold it over a ¼ inch using the serged edge as a guide, and then straight stitch on the sewing machine, or just fold the raw edge over twice and ...
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Sew a straight stitch all around the perimeter of the pocket square. Start at one corner and go around the square to ensure the hem is secured. For beginners, it might be useful to practice a straight stitch on a scrap piece of fabric first. Step 4: Finishing Touches Inspect the edges ...
You will gather until it is the same width as the bottom of the dress.Sew the ruffle to the dress using the same seam allowance as before, rearranging the ruffles as you sew to make sure they remain even. Now on this shirred maxi dress sewing tutorial, we need to change out our ...
For a more structured look, opt for stiffer fabrics like denim or brocade. Gather Your Tools and Materials Before you begin, make sure you have the following items: Fabric (yardage will depend on your size and the length of the skirt) Elastic band (for the waist) Measuring tape Fabric ...
Smocking is created by hand using embroidery stitches in decorative patterns to gather fabric which creates stretch without the use of elastic thread. Shirring is created by using elastic thread in the bobbin and all-purpose thread in the needle, while sewing rows of stitches 3/8″ – 1/2″...
If you don’t have a serger, you can zig zag or create traditional handles by sewing the fabric right sides together and stitching the long end closed and turning it. Another super easy option is using ribbon! Go back to the cutting table and lay your quilt sandwiches on top of each ...
our tutorial linked above for more information. I prefer this technique when the garment requires more stability and body as in the case of this crop top and because we are usingfusible interfacingin both pieces of the fabric. We will be using elastic to make it easy to sew and gather. ...
Gather the top part of the ruffle fabric by pulling on the basting stitch. You will gather until it is the same with as the connector. You will do this for the middle and lower ruffle pieces. We are about halfway through this how to make a ruffle skirt sewing tutorial!