Set up your sewing machine with the correct needle and thread for the fabric you are using. Pin the two pieces of fabric together along the edge that you want to sew, with the right sides facing each other. Switch on the power. Lower the presser foot on the fabric and position the nee...
The bulging zipper, or as some put it, a wavy zipper is a well-known issue when sewing zippers. Because the zipper will not stretch, you'll need to make sure that your fabric stays unstretched along the entire sewed length. When the fabric stretches, and the zipper does not, you get ...
Avoid the retail cost of home decorating with sewing projects like this Patterned Pillow Cover in Minutes. 20 Minute Beach Cover Up This summer, say goodbye to searching through sales racks to find the perfect cover up! If you have a few minutes and some stretch fabric, you'll be ready ...
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Stitches for Sewing with Knit Jersey Fabric Ok, let’s talk stitching. As we’ve mentioned, knits and jerseys have varying degrees of stretch. If you just sew them together with a regular oldstraight stitch, then you have stretchy fabric with a not-stretchy seam. What do you think will ...
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for a slipped stitch). I have never bothered to get stretch needles, but for a very delicate fabric I would. There are alsouniversal needlesthat say they are for both woven and knit fabrics, but I have not tried them. Now, you may want to give sewing jersey a shot with a regular ...
This light layer appears to be made using shawl collar technique, which is not for early beginners. It looks as if it does have a narrow facing finishing the neckline edge.  McCall’s 6996 is a single layer jacket in knit fabric. Make longer. Can be made either with neckline band ...
Many Juki sewing machines help you make seams and hems with no fuss. This will feel like an essential if you like to make your own shirts, pants, and dresses. Juki sewing machines are also notorious for handling a range of fabric types. So whether you are sewing silk, cotton, or denim...