So you’ve got something to sew, but you don’t have a sewing machine. Or maybe you just like the process of hand sewing better. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, a...
To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop of thread through the fabric. A looper ...
To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop of thread through the fabric. A looper ...
While there are many ways to hand-sew and machine-sew a hem, we covered two of the most popular, easy-to achieve methods below using a needle and thread or a standard sewing machine. How to prepare a dress for a hem Getty To start, Prenzlow suggests pinning the dress at the point wh...
Use a blind stitch to sew the hem in place. You’re passing the needle through two pieces of fabric here: the turned-up fabric and the ‘main’ trouser leg. Try to pass the needle through only one or two threads of the main trouser leg at a time, so the appearances of the thread...
You don’t need a sewing machine to attach a button or mend a hem. Here’s an idea of what your sewing kit should have inside. Needles: You’ll only need one to sew with, but generally a few different needles come together in a set. Make sure you get a hand-sewing needle and ...
To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop of thread through the fabric. A looper ...
d like a narrower option for the edge of a pillow back opening or the bottom of a table cloth, but still have 2″ with which to work. In this case, fold under ½” andpress. Then fold under an additional 1½” andpress. As above, stitch thehemdown, sewing close to the fold ...
I don’t understand how visible the dowels are and if they make the shade less flush with the window–I am going to sew a blackout liner into mine but I don’t want gaps leaking light on the sides. I’m worried the dowels will make that happen! Also, does the pattern on the ...
18 step-by-step images of how to sew yoga pants. I tried hard to record every step of the process, so you can make these comfortable yoga pants.