Or, even if you manage to sew directly over your previous stitch, it ends up in a thick seam that won’t get flat, no matter how hard you try pressing it. Here's a solution: adjust your stitch length to an extremely short setting for the initial and final inch of each seam. (like...
One thing Luke requested was a coin pocket. It was pretty easy to make one – I just measured one on his existing jeans, added seam allowance, positioned it and sewed it on. Done. He wanted it deep enough to put his flashlight in (as seen above), so I added a little bit of depth...
February 7, 2016Leave a comment This is not the first or the last Sigma dress that I will make, but it is the first with long sleeves and an invisible zip! Continue reading→ Inari Tee Dress January 24, 2016Leave a comment This is theInari Tee Dress by Named Clothingmade in a scuba...
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In our Intermediate section, We will teach you couture sewing techniques ranging from how to applique a lace seam, the basics on couture buttons and buttonholes and finally how to create hand-made fabric flowers. Choose any 5 lessons that interest you, and nail them. Sewing an All-in-One ...
The rolled seam is an almost invisible seam for thin fabrics. Sew both raw fabric edges together into a rolled hem. Overhand Seam The overhand seam (butt seam) is an ancient seam finish, often used on handwoven linen Overhand seam, right side ...
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The pattern matching isn’t so great at the back… however the draping of the back conceals this centre back seam when I’m wearing it Let me gloat for a moment about that pattern matching at the centre front yoke…. Sizing:I fell into the 6 size range but chose to make up size 4...
In this lesson you will learn how to do a fitting, draft a circle skirt pattern, cut a one and two piece circle skirt, baste mark your skirt and tank top, then join the skirt to the top. You will also learn how to finish the seam joining the skirt to the top and how to even...
2. Ladder stitch: Also called a slip stitch, the ladder stitch creates a mostly invisible seam and is a great hem stitch. Use a thread color similar to the item color and the seam will blend into the fabric. 3. Running stitch: This is a long straight stitch, generally used as a bast...