Match your stitches to the stitch design of the other buttons. Take three to six stitches through each pair of the button's holes, depending on how much stress the button will receive. Then bring the needle up through the fabric but not through the button. Remove the shank builder, hold ...
Insert the needle in the edge of the fabric near the seam where it won't be sewn over by machine stitching. If you do accidentally sew over the basting stitches, they'll be difficult to remove and could weaken your final stitching. Start the Stitch Begin your running stitch just inside t...
Basting is just a fancy way to say that you are sewing things together temporarily. You use longer stitches than you normally would so you can more easily remove them later. This is often done to temporarily sew things together before machine sewing them. Running Stitch Steps: Bring the needl...
When the quilt top is completed, press it carefully. Keep the seam allowances as neat and flat as possible. Also press the quilt backing, and remove the batting from its packaging to allow creases to relax a bit. The backing and batting should be a little larger than the quilt top, usu...
While floor mats benefit from regular cleaning, they also gather dirt underneath. When cleaning your mats, it may be best to decide on your approach before removing them from the vehicle. A good shaking may remove the most visible dirt and be the first obvious step. Additionally applying a ...
Using the piping foot attachment on the sewing machine, and right side of the material facing up, machine baste (with a large stitch size) the piping to both side edges of the center panel. See more details on how to add piping HERE.This tutorial is for adding piping to a cushion but...
A pillow case will do the trick. Are you wondering how to clean your backpack by hand? Stay tuned—we have the do’s and don’ts for both. 2. Prep Your Backpack It’s time to open every pocket and compartment to remove all contents from your bag. Brace yourself—you might be ...
Sewing Machine - or you could sew by hand if you have not got a machine Fabric Preparation Some fabric manufacturers add sizing to their fabric to give it a nice finish and a bit of body, but you may prefer to pre-wash your fabric to remove it. We like the finish, so we don’...
You can split large designs into multiple stitch files and do much more. Do you experience difficulty when you try to completely uninstall Edit 'N Stitch from your system? Are you looking for an easy solution to thoroughly remove it from your computer? This guide is the right solution to...
When you come to a corner, sew in a straight line until you are about ¼" away from the end. Pivot the quilt so that you finish stitching at a 45 degree angle to your seam. Remove the quilt from the machine and fold over the binding. Begin sewing again from the top of the new...