The additional cover tape to join the seams or edges can be effectively omitted, preventing the increase in the thickness of the fabric structure and making it almost invisible under tight garments, even when used to sew garments. There are advantages. [Selection diagram] FIG. 1A▲黄▼ 國彭...
I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew moreruffle throw pillowsI decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skip...
While today’s velvet may not be as pure or exotic as the velvet of the past, it remains prized as a material for curtains, blankets, stuffed animals, and all manner of other products that are supposed to be as soft and cuddly as possible. How is velvet fabric made? While various...
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...
You can sew knits with one needle, no problem. Ideally, your machine has astretch stitch. Which one is the stretch stitch? It is the one that looks like an offset zig zag. This stitch goes forward, then back a bit, to create a seam that can stretch with your fabric. Here is a pi...
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 my colorful felt coasters. Do you know those? Love sewing them, and they look so professional - but so easy to sew! First, for those of you who like video...
How To Sew Spandex Fabric Using polyurethane research, DuPont sought to create a new polymer fabric with high elasticity. During the development process, scientists at DuPont referred to this fabric as "spandex;" once this fabric was completed, it was sold under the brand name Lycra, but consu...
Working With Double Knit: Learn what makes these fabrics such a joy to sew with and wear. All About Sweatshirt Fleece: What makes this fabric so cozy? How to Sew Knits Without a Serger: Sewing knits on a regular sewing machine is simple! Just follow these easy steps. A Guide to Cover...
How to Sew Magnets into FabricSewing MagnetsPowerful yet tiny neodymium magnets are great for magnetic clasps in purses, apparel, printed folders or binders and more. While simple disc magnets are often a good solution, we offer Sewing Magnets specifically made for this task. These magnets are ...
I have seen tutorials for how to sew a scrunchie from velvet, which, honestly, looks really cool. But the truth is that velvet can be hard to sew. It creeps a lot and is very thick. So, when you’re doing the sewing with velvet, you may consider doing it by hand instead of which...