How To Insert A Sewing Machine Needle? Knowing how to replace a sewing machine needle is an essential part of this 'how to sew with a machine' guide. But - while changing the machine needle might sound like a big deal if you've never done it - it's simple. Really. Just hold a ...
Release your sewing potential and fashion a unique wrap skirt with easy-to-follow patterns fromBe Brave & Bloom. Wrap skirts are ideal for those eager to hone their sewing skills without the complexity of pockets or zippers. Choose an “Easy to Sew” or “1-hour” pattern for a straightfor...
Prepare your hem (I like 1.5 – 2 cm / 3/8” – 3/4” hems) by pressing it to the wrong side. Personally, I also like to finish the raw edges with the overlocker before making my hems with the double needle. Sew the hem with the right side of the garment towards you, position...
so the part that catches it will be the side with no snap. I, on the other hand, like to sew it to the side away from the neck. This is because when I look toward my shoulder, I can see the snap better. In reality though, I don’t think it makes a huge difference. The choi...
11. The last step would be to serge or zigzag the raw edges together to finish the seam and prevent it from fraying. 12. Gently press the seam open and you are all done! Now you know how to sew and attach simple ruffles. Soon, you will be adding them to everything!
Do you pick up just any matching thread that you come across and sew your fabric? Or do you examine the thread closely before using it for a project? If you are like me and sometimes pick up any thread lying on the stash, then it's time to change the rule. The quality of the thr...
How To Make Old-fashioned Rag Rugs Step 1: Tear the Strips Gather old textiles. Easily tear the strips by snipping a few inches into the fabric with scissors and then rip it across. Step 2: Sew the Strips Sew the strips end to end with a single straight stitch, choosing the next piec...
Now take your placket piece and place it on the center front of your bodice piece. You can secure it in place with pins or wondertape. Sew down both sides, securing the placket to your front bodice. Step 4. Sewing on the Buttons ...
I am so happy to have come up with these numbered coasters with the locker hooking technique! I brought them to Starbucks one afternoon when I needed a coffee kick to get my brains going. I took some photos of them with the coffee mug for the keepsake, as I am going to mail this ...
with one another in a movie. SAG Award voters, whether when selecting their nominees or winners, have almost invariably followed that "Outstanding Cast = Outstanding Group Acting" concept. For instance, among past SAG Award nominees in the Outstanding Cast category have beenHow to Make an ...