Lets learn how to prepare fabric for sewing. We all know that the core of sewing is fabric – without fabric, what could we sew? But do you know how to prepare your fabric before sewing? Maybe you haven’t even given that a lot of thought? Well, I’m here today to break down ...
Last week theembroidered hoodie patterngot many of you guessing how to attach embroidered patches to stretchable velvet. I'm sure the advanced sewists out there got the clues immediately after looking at the fabric swatches. For the others, I'm now going to show you how I did it and how ...
however the basic two are:Poly Mesh(thin/light) orMedium-Heavy Weight(thick/heavy). Refer toPart 2of the Embroider-Along for more details on stabilizers. Below are a list of the various types, notice there is fusible and sticky as well. ...
If you don’t have the technical skills to design a garment you could work with a fashion designer to bring your ideas to life. What fabrics will you use? 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...
Exquisite floral leaf mesh embroidered lace fabric, suitable for bridal gowns, wedding dresses Bobbin lace To produce bobbin lace, textile manufacturers load thread or yarn onto approximately 20 different bobbins. They then feed these bobbins onto a pillow attached to a spindle, and they form the...
Beige Embroidered Organic Bamboo fabric Dress Bamboo fabric may be used in sheets, blankets, towels, hand towels, or a number of other household textiles. Due to its softness and durability, however, this fabric is most commonly used in garments. Underwear made from this fabric is particularly...
Decorate the flaps (tops) of the moccasins with markers, embroidered designs, or sewn-on beads. Step 3: Fold 1 moccasin in half, with right sides facing in. Use running stitches to sew the front. Gather the stitches a little to fit the shape of your foot. End with several overlapping ...
Patch Instructions on how to apply patches iron on or sewing on an embroidered patch. When to iron on vs when to sew on.
Step Five:Create the waistband.First sew the long piece of cotton fabric into a tube. I did a normal seam at 1/4″. I decided to cover my waistband in the tulle so it would all match. To do this, I laid the tulle over the waistband and stitched very close to the edge, at about...
mixed media group using a bit of shredded map, wire, moss, rose ribbon trim and a shiny egg or two for the little chick to sit on and the little boy is from the top of a small valentine candy box that I altered years ago (I created the frame using distressed copper mesh and brads...