If you are ready to launch and have a slot booked but the fabric did not arrive on time, there is a high possibility your order will be set aside and you will have to wait for the next production slot. 14) Finding a clothing manufacturer or factory for you Depending on your produc...
You will need to source the right fabric, in the right amount, to keep your costs down. Do you want to hand sew each item or will you outsource the work and find manufacturers? If using a manufacturer, once you’ve created your designs and placed an order for a set number of products...
2. Place the pieces of fabric right sides together and sew around three sides (using a ½” seam allowance), leaving one short end of the bag open. You can choose to keep the fabric pieces in place with paper clips as you sew (I just wing it!). 3. Turn the rectangle right-side...
How I made a skirt to go around the bottom of the sink as a way to hide the cat litter box, but keeping it accessible for the cat. How to Make a Sink Skirt To make the no-sew version of this skirt – follow the no sew directions at the end of this post. I made the skirt i...
Cardboard boxes into decorative storage.Add extra storage at no extra cost with thisDIY no-sew storage box projectfrom The DIY Nuts. The only things you’ll need are a sturdy cardboard box, fabric, a glue gun, and some rope or twine. ...
Whatever you choose to call it, using and/or manipulating a fabric’s print to add appeal and interest to your sewing projects is a great skill to have in your sewing arsenal. In the Sew4Home studio, we love tofussy cut… because we love fabric! We know how important it is to show...
Unless you personally plan to sew every garment you sell (a business model that would be impossible to scale), you’ll need to consider how your collection will be manufactured. In the initial stages of your business, you might not be producing high volumes that necessitate external help. Thi...
If using a single-piece pocket lining, fold up the pocket lining and pin along the 3 open sides. This is where having plenty of space to work will be important. Stitch the 3 sides of the pocket lining, making sure to only sew the lining, not through the outer fabric as well. ...
I like to sew knits with my walking foot, especially if they are very stretchy. A walking foot moves both the top and bottom layers of fabric at the same time. This makes it a lot easier to avoid stretching the fabric out too much. They run $15-20 and you’ll use it a lot once...
Another cheaper option is to head to the fabric store and pick up some fabric that matches the room and sew a sink skirt. I'd recommend installing a curtain rod in front of the sink if possible to attach the skirt to, but you can get creative with suction cups or anything else you ...