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.
◆ To prevent the sewing machine pedal from sliding around on a hardwood floor, place the pedal on a computer mouse pad or on a drink coaster. ◆ To sharpen a sewing-machine needle, take a sheet of fine sandpaper and stitch a few rows of thread. ...
Cut away any broken threads, to clean the binding area. Then, position the binding properly again along the sleeve hem. 步骤3Position the hem on the sewing machine Remove the wide casing of the sewing machine, and slide the sleeve over the narrow part remaining. ...
Now, let's get to know the most important parts of a sewing machine so you can start sewing. This machine scheme is for your reference, so you can return to it any time: Spool pin Bobbin winder (spindle and stopper) Stitch width and length dials Stitch selector: a dial that allows ...
To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop of thread through the fabric. A looper ...
A note about sewing jeans with stretch in them. I love jeans with a little stretch, but if you are hemming a pair that happen to have a little spandex, be careful that you don’t pull the hem as you stitch it. This may cause the edge to pucker out a little bit in the end. So...
Sleeve hem made using a double needle on the Vague pattern The twin needle stitching mimics the professional finishes that you can see on ready-to-wear t-shirts or other jersey tops, normally made with a coverstitch machine. But personally I don’t have a coverstitch machine, partly because...
Before working every day, check whether the oil window on the top of the machine can spray oil normally, and also check whether the oil level line at the bottom of the machine is below the bottom line. Otherwise it will cause the machine to become hot, wear, or jam....
Thread you needle with the matching thread. Bring both ends together and tie them in a knot. Use a whip stitch to attach the hem up. Catch 2 to 3 stitches of the coat fabric. Then catch 2 to 3 stitches of the hem and pull the thread through both layers. Move over one half to th...
Do you have a long-sleeved shirt you want to shorten, but don’t have a sewing machine? This guide will teach you how to shorten and hem your sleeve with a catch stitch. Acatch stitchis a relatively simple stitch that can hide the raw edges of a sleeve. ...