How to Mark and Prepare hems
You can stitch hems by machine or by hand. Some hems should be invisible on the right side of the […]
How to attach trims
Decorative trims give your garments style and provide a way to add your own personal touch. Some trims – like […]
How to Sew Sheer and Lace Fabrics
Sheer fabrics can be a challenge to sew. They are transparent, somewhat fragile, and have a tendency to creep. They […]
How to Sew Ruffles
A ruffle is a strip of fabric that is gathered along one edge and attached to a flat piece of […]
How to Make Bias Binding
Bias binding encloses fabric edges for a neat, often decorative finish. Because of the bias direction, the binding wraps around curves without puckering.
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 […]