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 […]
How to apply interfacing
Sew-in interfacing looks more natural than fusible (iron-on) interfacing, and it’s the only choice if your fabric can’t withstand high […]
How to choose the right Interfacing, Stabilizers and Fusibles
Interfacing is sewn or fused to the wrong side of fabric to add body, stability, and shape to garment pieces. […]
How to select the right thread for your project
High-quality thread might be your most important sewing tool! It should be smooth and strong with uniform thickness. Colour is […]
How To Get Perfectly Pressed Seams Everytime
Careful step-by-step pressing, combined with trimming, clipping, and grading, eliminates excess fabric thickness and creates a crisp, custom finish. The […]
Basic Sewing Tools and How to Use Them
Sewing Tool Description Chalk Wedge or Pencil With these tools, it is simple to accurately copy design line and construction […]
How To Prepare Fabric
Why do we need to Pre-wash Fabric? Preshrinking fabrics removes excess dyes and chemical finishes used in the manufacturing process. Most cotton fabrics shrink 2-3% when washed and dried.
How to Adjust Thread Tension on an Overlocker
Tension should be adjusted properly when sewing with an overlocker. If the stitch is not correct, check for proper threading […]
How to use the Zipper Foot
The Zipper Foot can be used for inserting zippers as well as making and inserting piping or cording. The zipper […]
How to create the perfect tablecloth
Customised tablecloths are a simple way to change the look of a room without spending too much time or money. […]
How to use the Even Feed Foot
The Even Feed Foot, sometimes called a “Walking” Foot, is helpful when sewing several layers of fabric together. Most often […]