Swimwear Basics: Everything you need to know about sewing your own swimsuit. How to Sew With Rib Knit Fabric: What is rib knit, what can you sew with it, and how is it different from ribbing? A Guide to Loungewear Fabrics and Patterns: What fabrics are best for lounging ...
How to Prepare Different Types of Fabric For the purpose of this tutorial, I will break fabric down into three basic types: wovens, knits, and specialty. Each has a specific method of how to prepare fabric for sewing so I’ll go over each separately. Preparing Woven Fabrics: Woven fabrics...
we thought we’d start by getting everyone comfortable with sewing knits. Let’s start with a little primer on sewing with jersey knit fabrics, including what equipment you need (or don’t need), the different stitches, and some basic tips to help you get on your way to Cozytown....
we thought we’d start by getting everyone comfortable with sewing knits. Let’s start with a little primer on sewing with jersey knit fabrics, including what equipment you need (or don’t need), the different stitches, and some basic tips to help you get on your way to Cozytown....
Pins, scissors, ruler, measuring tape, fabric marker/chalk, seam ripper, sewing machine Difficulty Advanced Beginner Pattern When you work with a pattern that includes a ruffle, it will tell you the length and the width of fabric that you’ll need to cut to gather your ruffle. However, it...
Cut strips of flannel from old pajamas or leftover remnants from sewing and cut into 3″ x 5″ pieces (approximately). Stack flannel strips in a cleaned margarine tub (large size) or plastic container (cleaned baby wipes container works well too). Combine the liquid ingredients together, then...
Until next time, Happy Sewing Whitney What do you do when you have a large, bulky gift to wrap?? Make a giant gift bag that can be used year after year! I partnered with St. Jude and JoAnn Fabrics to bring you this tutorial and tell you about St. Jude’s lifesaving work. I used...
Before you get sewing, make sure you have everything you need for what you will be making. Take measurements to find out how much fabric you need. The length, as well as the selection of fabrics you would be using, is based on your measurements and the type of garment you are planning...
How example you might want to start a children’s clothing line. ◦ Finding manufacturers, deciding what fabrics you should use for your products, buying them at a good price, marketing and advertising your clothing brand , delivery – all these can be overwhelming for a beginner. Despite...
Before you look for a first sewing machine or a specialized machine for more advanced projects, it's important to know what each is capable of achieving. Available from different brands and with the ability to work with stretchy fabrics and help with garment construction and detail work, here ...