I don’t often use interfacing when sewing with jersey, but sometimes it helps to stabilize a seam that will get stretched/pulled during use (for example a shoulder seam). You don’t want to use regular old interfacing, you want to find one for knits that is more flexible. Try to matc...
I don’t often use interfacing when sewing with jersey, but sometimes it helps to stabilize a seam that will get stretched/pulled during use (for example a shoulder seam). You don’t want to use regular old interfacing, you want to find one for knits that is more flexible. Try to matc...
The fathers of a sewing machine are Elias Howe and Thomas Saint. The invention of the sewing machine is significant and can change the clothing industry totally. Before appearing a sewing machine, women had to stitch fabrics by hands and thread cotton through a needle frequently. They also had...
You probably don't own a longarm, unless if you're a long-time quilter. And chances are, you don't own a large-throat sewing machine that's perfect for quilting large pieces. Neither do I. This is the only trick I use to quilt anything on my home sewing machine: I mark the cent...
But at the same time, It is foolish to buy a very advanced sewing machine under the influence of a very shrewd seller when you only need a lesser feature-rich machine. You should first have to plan what you are going to use it for. Are you just going to mend the clothes, or do...
Sewing Machine: I currently love my Celine Eversewn. Cotton Jersey Needle: You’ll want to have a specialized needle that works with stretch knit fabrics. Look for a ball point needles that specifies “Jersey” on the packaging. Like this one. A Twin Needle: this is a game changer!
How are sewing needles made? Well if your hobby is sewing in any form then you’re going to be using needles and pins at some point (pardon the pun!). Did you know that it takes 2 days to make a needle or pin? It all starts as long coils of steel wire. The basic process is:...
Definitely use the mattress stitch seam to sew up the sides and the sleeves of this cardigan.Whip stitch seams (here)can also work with sewing together knit pieces but when you’re seaming stockinette, the mattress stitch is the way to go. ...
Those who enter this industry truly enjoy the process of helping fulfill someone else’s vision. They enjoy working with their hands, adding the finishing touches to their clients’ artistic fabric pairings, which tell a story. Most quilters have spent years sewing quilts for family and friends...
Clark’s Anchor Stranded Cotton is one of the best threads to use, working with three or four strands in the needle according to the fineness of the material. Milwards “Gold Seal” Crewel Needles should be used and for the preliminary gathering threads use No. 40’s sewing cotton. The ...