Before you start knitting the very first step to knitting is learning how to tie a slip knot andcast onthe number of stitches you will be knitting in your row. See ourstep-by-step guide and video on how to tie a slip knotor follow these simple steps!
This instructable will cover the basics of hand sewing - tools needed, threading the needle, knotting the thread, running stitch, basting stitch, backstitch, slipstitch, blanket stitch, whip stitch and finishing with knots. Please comment with what you'd like to learn! I know this is not ev...
Make sure to align the edges of the fabric before sewing to ensure a clean and professional finish. Beginning at the top of the “V”, sew from the top down until you get to the point but don’t backstitch. Tie a knot with your two threads to secure the dart. Press the dart ...
How and why did I learn how to arm knit? Well, Like many other knitters out there I had a hard time finishing a knitting project. They can take a long time and it can be discouraging. So I went on a search for a faster way to knit, I found videos of women using giant needles,...
Can I make a tulle skirt without sewing? Yes, it’s possible to make a no-sew tulle skirt by using a knotting technique where you tie strips of tulle around an elastic waistband. Fabric adhesive can also be used to attach the tulle to the waistband. How much tulle do I need for a...
Using blunt fabric scissors.This will make it difficult to cut your fabric cleanly. ✦ Not finishing the seams so they remain visible.An easy way to finish seams is to sew a zig-zag stitch on the edges of the fabric before turning them in and sewing them together. ...
Thread a hand sewing needle with 20–40 inches (50.8–101.6 cm) of thread and tie a knot in one of the ends. 9 Stitch the pieces of fabric together, leaving a 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance and taking care to sew in a straight line. Tie off the end of the thread when fi...
Place a toothpick or matchstick underneath the buttons to avoid sewing it too close to the fabric. Remove before finishing and securing thread. How to sew on a button with 4 holes Flat buttons aren't all the same - whilst some have just two holes, others have four. If you need to lear...
Congratulations on finishing your bracelet! To wear it, you poke the big knot at one end through the gap between the two knots at the other end, like this: How did yours turn out? I hope you enjoyed learning how to make friendship bracelets with this method. ...
Finishing Serger Tails Method4: Tying threads together. The goal of this method is to tie all of the threads together as close to the edge of the seam as possible, without unraveling them as in the previous step. It’s not very easy knotting it off without an aid of some sort, so ...