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...
Wool is a type of fabric derived from the hairs of various animals. While most people associate the word “wool” with sheep, there are, in fact, a variety of distinct types of wool that producers derive from animals other than sheep.
What Is Taffeta Fabric? Taffeta is a crisp, lightweight fabric that is commonly used to make a variety of types of high-end women's apparel. This plain woven fabric is smooth to the touch, and it can be made from a variety of different materials. The word "taffeta" is derived from...
Once it's sewn, cut out the inside of the shape leaving about 1/2 inch of fabric inside, and then clip all around the shape up close to the traced stitching line. Press the fabric to the underside, turning just enough so that the stitching line appears around the shape on the back. ...
A bit of slack is purposely put between the button and the garment—it allows the garment to lie flat when buttoned. Here’s how to create that slack between the button and the fabric—first, anchor the thread starting from the underside. Pull the needle through the fabric and sew two ...
8. How to Sew Fabric Bookmarks Craft special page holders with these simplehomemade bookmarks. Transform your fabric scraps into charming, functional bookmarks with this simple DIY guide fromCrafty For Home. Ideal for any sewing enthusiast, this tutorial demonstrates how to make fabric bookmarks that...
14 Different Fabric Quilt Labels Adding a label to your finished quilts is an important way to share the details, for many years to come. My Fabric Quilt Labels make that super easy to do! These are now available through my Spoonflower shophere. ...
Sew the folded piece to the ribbon 1/4 inch from the folded edge of the fabric using a running stitch. A running stitch is a stitch where the needle is inserted through the top of the fabric, then through the back about 1/4 inch away, parallel to the fabric edge. ...
Do you want to know where I got the idea for how to sew fabric bookmarks? It was just after I had finished another batch of mycolorful felt coasters. Do you know those? Love sewing them, and they look so professional - but so easy to sew!
The fabric you choose should be based on the functionality and aesthetics you want to achieve. Understanding the characteristics and pros and cons of each material will help you make better decisions when selecting the perfect textile for your clothing designs. So, consider the properties, durability...