one thing to consider is that when the small needle is used to sew thick textiles, the strength of the needle is too low, often causing the puncture fabric to be too deflected, resulting in a gap, resulting in
which should be able to move with us as we gallivant around town. So we don’t want to use a straight stitch. I do want to be clear that you CAN use a straight stitch to sew knits, BUT it requires a certain skill because you have to stretch your fabric*justright*as you sew...
which should be able to move with us as we gallivant around town. So we don’t want to use a straight stitch. I do want to be clear that you CAN use a straight stitch to sew knits, BUT it requires a certain skill because you have to stretch your fabric*justright*as you sew...
Some people think you need a serger to sew spandex, but while sergers and overlock machines are great tools that can simplify stretch sewing, they are by no means the only option. The main challenge in sewing spandex is that your stitches need to be able to stretch with the fabric, so y...
Contrary to popular belief, the term "spandex" is not a brand name, and this term is used to generally refer to polyether-polyurea copolymer fabrics that have been made with a variety of production processes. The terms spandex, Lycra, and elastane are synonymous. This fabric can stretch to...
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 ...
How to sew the fabric piece, the fabric piece obtained by this process, and the composite fiber matrix pieces obtained using the fabric piecesPURPOSE: To produce a piece of fabric with industrial fibers even when a piece of fabric is thick by respectively adjusting the tension of a shuttle ...
Over the years I’ve accumulated lots of tried & true homemade fabric softeners and dryer sheets (some scented too) along with ways to stretch preferred commercial products without losing their effectiveness. Interested in taking a peek at what I have documented so far? I’ve organized a bunc...
To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself. The fabric, sitting on a metal plate underneath the needle, is held down by a presser foot. At the beginning of each stitch, the needle pulls a loop of thread through the fabric. A looper ...
First, the general steps to sew a seam on a sewing machine: Prepare the fabric by cutting it to the desired length and width, and pressing it if necessary. Set up your sewing machine with the correct needle and thread for the fabric you are using. Pin the two pieces of fabric together...