Sew a straight line across the fabric, following the marks you made. Use the regular or walking presser foot when sewing. Hold on to the elastic thread as you begin to sew the straight line. The elastic thread starts to stretch as the fabric moves through the feed dogs. The fabric should...
simple, and easier-than-home-economics-class, little dresses for them to frolic around in. All you will needs is some pre-smocked fabric, and an hour of your time (or less) – and you’ll have some perfect spring
They may likely get distracted halfway and need to watch a movie, or eat a snack. Emily stuck at it because she was motivated by her desire to wear it to school that day. I must be prepared to watch them sew crooked seams, draw thick ugly sewing lines all over the fabric, have the...
To get a secure seam I used a 4mm double needle for stretch fabrics. Double needles sew exactly like a regular needle except they put a zigzag on the reverse side. This allows the fabric to stretch. I left a 1.5″ opening to insert the elastic. I cut a piece of elastic that is...
Finishing a sweater can be the most important part.Block your sweaterandweave in your ends. There will be a small hole at the underarm, use your tail to sew that up –we have some tips on how to sew up that pesky underarm here. ...