As tough as it seems, there are definitely ways that you can go about removing the embroidery. The good thing about embroidery is that it has been manually (or machine) stitched in. This means that these stitches can be unpicked. Keep on reading to find out our top methods for how to ...
I love the transportation embroidery set, especially the airplane! I like your tip for using the clover clips for embroidery projects. It is frustrating to finish a project and then find that I’ve caught a bit of the excess fabric stitched underneath in the design. Reply Victoria Hannah Augu...
How to hem a dress using a needle and thread for professional-quality result at home. Plus quick steps when using a sewing machine.
A straight stitch is the easiest and fastest way to stitch your applique edges, but since it does not cover the edges, they will fray quicker, especially when laundered. It does, however, add some special charm to the project, close to the scrappy quilt technique. Straight-stitched applique ...
And now we're nearly at the end of this How To Make a Fabric Ball tutorial. The only step left is to add poly-fil or other soft stuffing material and close the opening. I just topstitched over the opening using the sewing machine, butthis ladder stitch tutorialshows you how to make ...
Some electronic sewing machines also have the ability to create complex embroidery patterns. These machines have a motorized work area that holds the fabric in place underneath the needle assembly. They also have a series of sensors that tell the computer how all of the machine components are pos...
I’ve machine stitched around the edges using a zig zag stitch and I’m going to sew on some fabric scraps and glue on some words to make a small collage. You can also use the same method to make a double corner pocket, with one pocket slightly smaller than the other layered on top...
I’m sure we have all experienced or heard of someone who stitched up that beautiful garment to only have it shrink so much in the washing/drying process that it doesn’t fit. What is the point of sewing if the end result isn’t useful? A little time spent at the beginning cleaning ...
They stay on the fabric to keep it stable not only during the embroidery process but for the life of the project. These are an excellent option for knits and other loosely woven fabric. They help to keep the fabric from stretching while being stitched and while being washed and worn. They...
And when you’re sewing, you’ll need to manually stop at the appropriate buttonhole length. This demo was done on a Janome MyStyle 100 mechanical machine. Stabilize your fabric where the buttonhole will be stitched. As above, for this example we again used a medium-weight fusible stabilizer...