To make the prickstitch bring the needle and thread through to one side of the fabric. Insert the needle about one or two fabric threads back (to the right of) where the thread came out. Bring the needle forward (to the left) on the back side, and through the fabric a short distance...
To make the catch stitch simply make a small stitch in the hem edge making sure to insert the need from right to left. Then moving to the right about 1/4″-1/2″ make another stitch in the garment, again inserting the needle from the right to the left. Moving to the right again t...
A couple of years ago, I created an apron sewing pattern sized just for kids. Since then, I’ve received several requests for a similar apron pattern but for adults. Today I’m happy to share with you how to make an apron, and a cute apron pattern sized just for grown-ups!
Repeat running stitches on the entire area you need to baste. The size of the stitches can be long or short, but you want to make sure they're removable. Test by tugging the thread to see whether it moves easily through the fabric. Just be sure to straighten the stitching and fabric a...
How To Make A Scrunchie On your cutting mat, use your rotary cutter or fabric scissors to cut a 22” tall by 3.5” wide fabric strip. Fold your fabric strip lengthwise in half. Iron to create a pleat. Pin strip of fabric together for sewing with dress pins. Sew a straight stitch 1/...
Step 9 Gather the back. Image Credit:step9 Sew a basting stitch as shown. Shirr to 3 inches. Secure the shirring by sewing over the basting stitch with a straight stitch. resources
So whether you want to use your sewing machine to carry out simple repairs, customize and alter your vintage finds, create a whole new wardrobe from scratch, or make a stylish curtains and cushions for your home, be sure to have this manual by your side at all times! 展开 ...
How do you make plain stitches? Here is how you do this basic stitch: Insert the needle into the fabric where you want to start the seam. Bring the needle back through both layers of fabric a short distance in front of the previous stitch. ...
Flip your dress around. Then, start sewing the first side where the lining joins the dress. Follow the same steps on the other side seams of the lining. Tip:Make sure you have lined up your notches correctly as you sew. This is helpful so you will be able to sew 2 seams correctly,...
Repeat to make a chain of stitches. Continue to 9 of 11 below 09of 11 Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch Andy Crawford, Steve Gorton / Getty Images Ablanket stitchcan do more than trim a blanket. You can use it to decorate the edges of manysewing projects. Often, you will use a contrasting ...