SEWING Whether it’s a torn hem or it’s a popped button, our aim here is to keep you in stitches—ba-da-DUM! And these suggestions should help. Needles and Pins ◆ Use a bar of soap or a thick candle as a pincushion. When you take a pin or needle out of the soap or candle...
How to hem a dress using a needle and thread for professional-quality result at home. Plus quick steps when using a sewing machine.
Step 5: Hem with sewing machine. Hem with a sewing machine, to create a finished edge all the way around the apron. Being sure to cut little notches on the curved parts (arm area) of the apron to help it lay / fold better for hemming. Step 6: Add the long straps. Next, it’s...
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With this widerhem, we often suggest cutting off the point of the first corner fold to reduce bulk. To do this, fold in the point of the corner as above andpress. Unfold and cut off the point, trimming right along the crease line. ...
Tip:Make sure your lining is at least 2 inches shorter than the fabric dress. Your fabric dress should be able to fold inside the hem of the sleeve and attach to the lining. Step 2: Put the dress the right way around After sewing your lining to the sleeves, flip your dress the right...
to a sewing project is a ruffle. Ruffles can give a lot of personality to any simple garment: from tops and dresses to home decor and craft projects. Being armed with a basic technique for ruffle making will allow you to dress up any pattern and create something absolutely unique and ...
Machine quilting doesn't have the same folksy reputation as quilting by hand, but it can make for a more visually dramatic quilt. The tension of the stitches creates more extreme peaks and valleys. Of course, it's also much faster to create a quilt with the help of a sewing machine. Ma...
Push the needle through the seam and snip the excess thread as close to the fabric as possible. (Click on photo to enlarge.) Step 5: Hand Sewing a Hem What is a hem? A hem is when you hide the raw edge of fabric by folding it up twice and sewing. This is frequently done when ...