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...
Trim the corners to chop down on the bulk. Afterward, remove the pins and turn the pillow right side out. Then, insert the pillow form, then fold the fabric using the long basting stitch to guide you before pinning both bottom edges. How to make a pillowcase with a zipper After making...
Now that you’ve made your pocket square, you can fold it in various ways to match your style or the occasion. There are numerous folding techniques, from the classic square fold to more intricate designs like the puff or the three-point fold. Experiment with different folds to find the o...
try adding this piece of wall art to liven them up. featuring a girl with fun pale blue sunglasses who is blowing a big bubble-gum bubble, this print is sure to bring a bit of sunshine to your space. this piece is printed on artist-grade materials using fade-resistant inks so it ...
method (yeah!). This next one I am using super sized blocks for a lap size and left extra batting on the edge pieces and put on a beautiful border and quilted that too. Now I need to square up and victory lap. I wonder if using a serger would be a good /bad idea for those ...
7. Trim off 1/2 of the seam allowance and clip into the corners, being careful not to cut the stitch line. Turn the bodice right side out and if desired, top stitch up the front middle seam and around the front and back necklines. ...
This means you put the needle down into the fabric where you want to make a corner. Then, you lift your presser foot, turn the fabric in the right direction and lower your presser foot again. This makes for nice and sharp corners. Step 11: To ensure the pocket doesn’t tear when ...
Turn right side out. Using a pointer, such as OESD Point and Press Tool, push out corners. To close the opening, whipstitch with a hand sewing needle or straight stitch by machine. Topstitching Cuddle throw blankets do not need to be quilted, but I like to sew a topstitch 3” from...
7. Sew the top hem 7. Pin your pocket onto your fabric – make sure the fabric is flat! 8. Carefully sew the three edges of your pocket onto the backing fabric. Remember to leave the needle in at corners to get a neat finish. 9. Trim any threads -and your pocket is finished!Feed...
How to Make a Drawstring Fabric Bag: For the last couple of years, I've made fabric bags to wrap all our presents in. Usually, it was just a flat bag with a drawstring casing at the top. But I wasn't really happy with them. I like the ones with a ruffle