Grading seams means trimming seams allowances to different widths. The layers of the fabric in the seam allowance would be cut into tiers. Usually, once one sews a seam, all the layers of the fabric involved would have the same length since they were all sewn with the same seam allowance. If the fabric used …
There are many different techniques to know in sewing which can be used on many different projects. One of the most popular hobbies in sewing is sewing clothing and with that comes some unique techniques and terms that may be a little confusing to learn at first. Within this article, I am going to talk …
It is not uncommon to have a problem of distortion of curves with some fabrics while sewing that tends to mess up many of your fabrics. These happen when the fabric is overhandled and created ripples and folds. Stay stitching is the technique that just might help you overcome this challenge so you can produce …
I think books are one of the best resources you can use for any type of learning and sewing is no different. While courses, physically trying to do something and even watching someone do something is also a great way to learn you can never underestimate what you can learn from a book. I have …
Carbon paper is a traditional material used in dressmakers and tailors. It is not as commonly used anymore as there are other methods that have taken over and been simplified. There are a number of ways in which you can use carbon paper but the main principle of the material is to leave marks on …
If you are getting into bag making, furniture repairs or making or even costume making you might keep hearing the terms piping and cording. There is a significant different between the two but they very much go hand in hand. The main difference between piping and cording is that cording is the starting product which …
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Are you looking at how to keep a record of your sewing projects? I don’t think I have met a fellow sewer that hasn’t admitted they have a couple of projects on the go or unfinished ones. I am actually terrible for this, I start something with such enthusiasm and then something else crops up …
Are you wanting to learn more about free motion machine embroidery? Free motion machine embroidery is highly fun and exciting to do. There are so many things you can do and create with this technique from personalised badges, decorative trimmings and more. I have used it on a number of occasions to make personal name …
Are you looking at how to gather fabric on a sewing machine? Gathering happens quite often in clothing patterns and sewing projects in general. It can often be sewn on the instructions and sometimes it can be a little vague. Gathering is used for so many different techniques and reasons. It is mostly used for …
Are you wondering how to sew on bias binding? Bias binding is probably one of my favourite parts fo sewing. At university, I absolutely hated it and couldn’t think of anything worse but since doing sewing at home for myself I have found so many uses for it and I love it! If a project …
