How to Sew Stretch Fabrics
The term “stretch fabrics” refers to stretch-woven fabrics, single knits, some double knits, and bias-cut fabrics.
How to Sew Slippery Fabrics
The key to sewing slippery fabrics – silk, polyester, rayon and acetate – is to avoid overhandling them. These delicate […]
How to Insert Elastic in a Casing
Elastic is sometimes inserted in a fabric tunnel called a casing. You can create a casing by folding and stitching the fabric at a garment edge
How to Sew Elastic to Fabric
You can sew lengths of elastic directly to the wrong side of the fabric to shape a garment at wrists, […]
How To Form Gathers
Gathers are a series of tiny, soft folds of fabric that create shaping.
How to Miter Corners
Mitering is a method of minimizing bulk – for example, in the corners of the patch pockets or on lengths of applied trim or ribbon. The two edges of fabric are joined diagonally to create a neat, flat miter.
How to Sew Darts
A dart adds dimension and shape to a flat piece of fabric, allowing the piece to mold to the body […]
Selecting the Right Type of Seam
There are many types of seams you can use to join two pieces of fabric. Your choice depends on the […]
How To Sew The Perfect Seam
Seams are the basic construction elements that hold the fabric pieces together. Most often, you wills sew a straight-stitch seam […]
How to determine commercial pattern sizing
Pattern sizing is different from ready-to-wear sizing. Compare your actual body measurements to the fitting/measurement chart at the back of […]
Selecting the right Zipper for your project
Zippers make it easy to put on and take off clothes. All Zippers open and close through the action of […]
Lining
Lining is most commonly used in tailored garments, such as jackets, coats, trousers, and skirts. A lining prolongs the life […]