You also want to think about the materials you’re using to create your products, as this can ultimately be a defining feature of your brand just as much as style. These choices may include: High-end luxury knits Eco-friendly options, like organic or recycled materials ...
As the herringbone stitches give some stretch and flexibility to the hem, this is great to be used on sewing hems in knits. 7.Blanket stitched hem A hand stitched blanket stitch is used in the hem to finish the edges and hem. On the right side of the garment the stitches will show ...
I don’t often use interfacing when sewing with jersey, but sometimes it helps to stabilize a seam that will get stretched/pulled during use (for example a shoulder seam). You don’t want to use regular old interfacing, you want to find one for knits that is more flexible. Try to matc...
I don’t often use interfacing when sewing with jersey, but sometimes it helps to stabilize a seam that will get stretched/pulled during use (for example a shoulder seam). You don’t want to use regular old interfacing, you want to find one for knits that is more flexible. Try to matc...
Ideas: use old towels, fleece, velour knits, pretty prints and flannels (don’t microwave anything other than cotton fabrics). The softer & fluffier the better! You can also make cozy, removable and washable outer pouches, this is especially nice to do when giving as gifts. ...
Seriously, don’t skip out on this needle. It helps things look nice but it also allows for a really great stretch while working with knits……because the back looks like a zig-zag. But then the front looks so nice and clean. As long as your machine can do a zig-zag, a double ne...
What are you really comfortable doing, what do you need to work on? As for me, what I need to work on is knits: that’s up next! 1– have been on a sewing machine before … hate it and avoid it at all costs 2– cushions or similar, yes; zips, no; buttonholes, yes but not...
Attaching the elastic will hem the edges of the bra and hide any raw edges leftover from sewing the bra pieces together. 5 Add the straps to the bra cups and band. Depending on the type of bra you are making, you may be able to sew the elastic right onto the bra, or you might ...