Knowing how to sew by hand is a versatile skill, and once you know the basics, you can build on your knowledge to create a range of functional and beautiful stitches. Hand sewing takes longer than using a sewing machine, but it has its benefits. It’s very cheap to get started, easy...
They are a cinch to put together, and a great use for small fabric swatches, trims and whatever else you have. I cut up fabric to create appliques, which I then stuffed with a pinch of batting. This added a boost of personality. I used pinking shears on the edges and a zigzag stit...
How to Sew Spandex: In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to construct a one-piece spandex superhero costume using a home sewing machine. Contrary to popular belief, sewing spandex on a home machine is actually quite easy and effective with the
Knowing how to replace a sewing machine needle is an essential part of this 'how to sew with a machine' guide. But - while changing the machine needle might sound like a big deal if you've never done it - it's simple. Really. Just hold a needle the right way, and turn one knob ...
SEW this casing down close to the raw edge with a zigzag stitch, leaving 1 1/2” free at the back of the neck for inserting elastic. FOLD the sleeve edge in and pin as above (for the neck edge). SEW the sleeve casings down, leaving 1 1/2” free in the back portion of the sle...
To paint a full picture of what I am saying, I will tell you that I use a zigzag stitch when I need to create bolder letters. Step 12 When you finish, pull the threads on the reverse part of the fabric. Tie them together and use a scissor to trim them. ...
The straight and zigzag stitches are used most often on sewing machines. Learn how adjustments to the stitch length and width affect your sewing.
So, a sewing machine is a device or an instrument which is handled to sew together two, or more separate pieces of materials with the aid of a thread. With its help, you can easily fix or create clothing items in a shorter time than you would if you would sew them by hand. ...
The first step is to put together your sewing kit -- after all, it's impossible to sew without the right tools. That task is covered in the next section. Contents The Basic Sewing Kit Most mending jobs can be done by hand, without a sewing machine. To do these tasks, you'll need ...
How To:Sew you own pair of easy, Victorian style bloomers ByRachel J 01/14/2011 7:44 am Sewing & Embroidery The perfect undergarment for your Victorian costume re-creation. You don't need any pattern, just take your measurements and get a yard or so of thin, lightweight fabric. Then ...