How to Choose the Right Sewing Machine Needle
Selecting the correct needle for your project is just as important as selecting the fabric, thread, and stabilizer. There are […]
Selecting the correct needle for your project is just as important as selecting the fabric, thread, and stabilizer. There are […]
An overlocker makes sewing many of your projects fast and easy. It is able to sew a seam, seam finish, […]
Self Folding: Follow steps 1 & 2 in How to Make Bias Binding Leave the Bias unfolded and cut the […]
Project Stabiliser Hooping Needle Bobbin Thread Needle Thread T-shirts Soft Mesh Cut-Away Hoop Fabric and Stabiliser together Singer Chromium #2000, […]
Rotate the handwheel towards you and raise the needle to it’s highest position. Place thread under hook on the needle […]
A seam is a basic element in all garment construction. It is created by stitching two pieces of fabric together, […]
Hems Double folded hem Machine top-stitch Hand finished Overlocked Rolled hem- overlocker Faced hem Glued hem Machine blind hem Lace […]
How to change the thread: Cut each thread and remove the cone. Tie new thread onto each thread in the […]
What does the colour mean? Needle style colour Red is for woven fabrics (2020) Yellow is for Knitted fabrics (2045) […]
When sewing, make sure you are not tugging or holding firmly to your fabric in front in any way. This […]
Darts are necessary when sewing to add shape to a garment, typically around the bust and back area. You will […]
Typical collars and cuffs are encased therefore making them harder to trace the seam with the seam allowance included. Follow […]
Download the sewing practice sheets, without any thread in your machine follow the lines to practice your sewing skills and […]
Pattern drafting is a term that often ‘scares’ dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and […]
Do you want to add shirring to a project you are doing? Does the pattern you are using requires shirring and you don’t know how to do this? This is the right tutorial for you!
Bias binding in sewing is when the edges of the fabric are enclosed by the bias which gives the project […]
The Invisible Zipper Foot can be used for inserting an invisible zipper into a seam, creating a hidden seam. On […]
An easy guide on how to raise the feed dogs to resume normal sewing.
Plaids, stripes, and prints are strong visual patterns, so it is important to match them at prominent seams. If you […]
Nap refers to the raised fibers on the surface of a fabric. These fibers naturally run one direction or the […]
Careful and frequent Pressing is the key to great-looking garments. Pressing is not the same process as ironing. When pressing, […]
When your hems have been prepared, you are ready to stitch the hem in place. There are several ways in […]
You can stitch hems by machine or by hand. Some hems should be invisible on the right side of the […]
Decorative trims give your garments style and provide a way to add your own personal touch. Some trims – like […]