You'll want to work with the curl of fabric on the top as you sew. Cut a little of the fabric and do a test before working on your project to get the right machine settings. For mine, I used a stitch length of 0.3 and a width of 5.0. Lay the fabric under the presser foot, a...
We also used a serger to finish the outer layer with a rolled hem. This means no folded hems and no basting. It took Emily about an hour to make. She sewed three seams, serged two seams, did one rolled hem, sewed the ends of the elastic together, and one line of stitching to make...
Using white thread, sew the hem in place close to the inside edge. Then, using a bright color or a color thread that matches the costume (in the bobbin, too), choose a dense decorative stitch to sew on the hems of the ruffle. ...
Today we're going to learn how to sew a paneled circle skirt. We'll show you how to do it for girls...and even dolls too.
then there are specialized machines like a serger (overlocker if you're in UK), a coverstitch machine, and an embroidery machine and industrial ones (we'll ignore this huge group, as this is an entirely different beast.) But for now, I want you to focus on just the regular, good all...
I just used my serger to do a rolled hem, which is my favorite way to hem a circle skirt. You could also serge the raw edge, fold it over a ¼ inch using the serged edge as a guide, and then straight stitch on the sewing machine, or just fold the raw edge over twice and ...
I adore myBrother Serger. If you have a serger you can thread all four needles, then sew your jersey and cut your seams at the same time. But NO, you do NOT need a serger to sew jersey. Today we will focus on how to sew jersey with a sewing machine instead. ...
I adore myBrother Serger. If you have a serger you can thread all four needles, then sew your jersey and cut your seams at the same time. But NO, you do NOT need a serger to sew jersey. Today we will focus on how to sew jersey with a sewing machine instead. ...
If using elastic, sew the ends together to create a circle. Pin or clip the elastic to the waist of the skirt, evenly distributing the fabric. Sew the elastic to the skirt, stretching as you go to fit. Hemming (Optional) If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your ski...
Use a 3/8” seam allowance to sew the end. Finish the raw edges with a zigzag stitch or serger. Next on this diyshirred maxi dress project, we will work on the hem. Double fold the hem of the ruffle by 1/2” and sew.