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...
Try to place stitches about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) apart. You can sew by hand or with a sewing machine, depending on which way suits you most. Community Q&A Question What stitch should I use when hemming by hand? Community Answer Preferably backstitch for a neater and stronger hem that ...
步骤5Iron and pin the hem Set up the iron on moderate heat without stream Fixed the folded hem by ironing and then with pins. 步骤6Sewing the new hem Use a sewing machine to fix the hem. Stitch 2mm from the edge and add a locking stitch at both ends. ...
Sewing, DIY tutorials, art, and how to organize your studio How to Make a Stuffed Dinosaur (with free printable pattern!) Every kid needs a stuffed dinosaur to vanquish their enemies. I’ll show you how to make a t-rex toy for a special tiny person in your life! The dinosaurs also ...
Pin! Spandex tends to stretch and travel as you sew, so pinning your pieces together securely is key. Sometimes when we are sewing a tricky shape, or trying to match seams exactly, it's a good idea to hand baste before you machine sew. Sure, basting can be a little tedious but it ...
Use pins to help hold the fabric and the bias tape together. This way, when you start sewing on the machine, nothing will slip out of place. 2. Follow the edge of the bias tape as you stitch it in place. Give it a good press and admire your nice and clean finished edge!
With most sewing, you’re better off making something too large than something too small, so I understand the worry. But when it comes to the waist of a circle skirt, it’s much easier to make the hole larger than to make it smaller. Yes, you could add a seam and take in the ext...
And some basic sewing skills. And even if you don’t want a design on your skirt at all, this is a very simple tutorial on a basic double-layer elastic waist skirt— Disney characters optional. This how-to will work well for older kids, teens, and smaller-sized women. Other sizes can...
For an easy sewing project that will let you customize your bedroom decor, learn how to sew a DIY duvet cover using sheets or fabric with this step-by-step tutorial. There are two reasons to sew your own DIY duvet cover. First, it is an easy, straight-forward project. ...
This is a good practice for those slippery and bulky fabrics we keep mentioning. Press from the both sides to finish. Creating a ½” hems with a clipped point A standard ½” hem is created in exactly the same manner, but starts with two ½” folds rather than the ¼” folds...