Cut any excess material from the lining as you did for the coat. Repeat threading the needle and tie the ends into a knot. Fold the lining under (this will hide the raw edges of the lining and the raw edges of the hem) and catch 2 to 3 stitches of the lining and 2 to 3 stitche...
A step-by-step tutorial for how to hem knits on a coverstitch machine, such as a t-shirt, a dress or a pair of leggings. Including tips for hemming narrow openings.
Once quilted, trim your quilted pillow front to 28″ x 22″ (or 38″ x 22″ for a king size sham). Step 5 – Hem Edges on Envelope Back Take your 2 pillowcase back pieces and lay them on top of the pillow. Determine which edges are facing the inside of the pillow and carefully ...
This is where I changed my plans on how I was going to upholster the headboard. Initially I was going to have the side edges wrap around the back and be stapled into place. I wanted a snug fit and was concerned there would be too much pulling in areas where the staples attached and ...
The top illustration shows the circle skirt cut in 2 half circle pieces. You’ll need to add seam allowance to those straight edges so you don’t lose any circumference when you sew the pieces together. (If you don’t want to worry about seam allowances, you can piece your fabric toget...
your waistline measurement, and for a minimally pouffy look, cut twice the length of your waist. Bear in mind, you want to be cutting your fabric on the straight grain - check that the individual threads that make up your fabric are running parallel and at a right angle to your edges. ...
How to Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch Hem When should you use a blanket stitch? Use a blanket stitch when you want a decorative edge to show on your hem. This stitch is frequently done around the edges of a blanket, and that’s where it gets its name. ...
3Hem the edges Hem the edges and add a partial cotton lining. Make sure your hems are so small that they are hardly noticed. Many today who don't observe Judaism wear the tallit for short intervals. Even so, precautions to protect the fabric should still be taken. Whatever your reason ...
Finishing the corners when you’re making a narrowhemcan be a challenge. Making a perfect 90˚ fold at each corner is one option, and often will work just fine. However, it can be tough to keep your raw edges tucked in, and bulky or slippery fabrics can cause you fits. Instead, ...
Personally, I also like to finish the raw edges with the overlocker before making my hems with the double needle. Sew the hem with the right side of the garment towards you, positioning the fold of the fabric at 1.2 cm* for a 1.5 cm hem (1.7 cm for a 2 cm hem). * Compared to...