Learn how to thread a serger the “cheater” way! Discover the secret to hiding your thread tails! Unlock countless mysteries of the sewing universe! Trouble with the video player? Click here to watch the video on Youtube. And the big question: would I recommend the Dreamstitcher 787 to a...
The other day I needed to make an Easy Party Dress for Summer in a hurry. A long-forgotten invitation at the bottom of my daughter's school backpack and just a few hours of warning led me to realize that she had nothing appropriate to wear. I'm sure all those that have kids, especi...
I also like to use a spare chunk of wood, to absorb the force of the hit - and protect my work surface. This can be anything, really - this is just a scrap of 2x4, but I’ve also used ½" or ¾" plywood on occasion, as well. That said, if you’re not worried about hi...
If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your skirt. Knits and tulle may not fray, so you could skip this step for such materials. Final Touches Use an iron to press the waistband and hem for a polished look. If you added a lining, ensure it’s even and secure. Tips...
Subscribe to the YouTube channel: You can do it! See – it's just a series of a few very simple steps. All easy enough to do, no need to sew absolutely perfectly. Just carry them out in the right order and you can easily sew a pretty neat fly front zipper in your pants, skirt...
Like any other knit, use a ballpoint needle and your favorite stretch stitch—or even better, a serger. If your serger is stretching your rib knit, check your differential feed because you might need to increase it. Stabilize hems and shoulder seams with knit interfacing, twill tape, or ...
I like to use a serger. If you don't have a serger just use a wide zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. Step Two: Press the seam to one side. Using the seam tape, iron the ribbon onto the pillowcase centered over the seam between the pillowcase and the band. Topstitch Stitch...
Click here to watch the video on Youtube. MATERIALS AND MEASUREMENTS I wanted a gigantic behemoth of a blanket I could curl up in when it gets really chilly in the winter time. That’s part of the reason I did the patchwork top with the four different fabrics — I wanted to use the...
a handmade pocket square. With a touch of personal effort and minimal materials, you can make a thoughtful and stylish accessory that any dad would be proud to sport. The process is simple, requiring only a 17″x17″ piece of fabric, matching thread, and the option to use a serger. ...
I’ve found, however, that using a serger on the edges of my wovens helps prevent fraying. So sometimes I’ll use a serger for wovens, or both a serger for the edges AND a straight stitch for the main garment construction. I have HEARD that sergers don’t work on woven fabric and ...