Posted by Christine Haynes on May 19, 2013 in Sewing |
French seams are perfect for lightweight and sheer fabrics, as all the raw edges of the fabric are hidden in an elegant finished seam. It is also a great finish for seams that will be exposed, like an unlined jacket. Follow these easy steps and try French seams on your next project!
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 18, 2013 in Sewing |
Take a look at your jeans or at a men’s dress shirt, and you’ll spot flat fell seams. On the outside of the garment there is a pair of stitch lines, and on the inside of the garment, it’s all clean and tidy without raw seam edges. Ever wonder how they did that? Well here you go! Let’s learn how to sew a flat fell seam, so you can try it on your next project.
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 17, 2013 in Sewing |
Gathering fabric is used all the time in garment construction to add and create fullness. Gathering is often found at the waist of a skirt or on the skirt of a dress, under the bust to allow room for your bust without the use of darts, and at the shoulders or neck for a little extra ease in the yoke of a blouse or dress. Follow this super easy tutorial to learn how to gather fabric for your next project!
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Posted by Megan on May 17, 2013 in Crochet, Embroidery, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Quilting, Sewing |
It's Friday, which means it's time to celebrate the end of a great week with a new roundup of beautiful free patterns. From a cute cardigan to a breezy blouse, pretty placemats, and more, be sure to download the ones you like!
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Posted by Julia on May 16, 2013 in Sewing |
No matter how careful you are, losing a button or tearing a hole in your favorite pair of pants is a fact of life. Clothing repairs happen to the best of us, no matter if your wardrobe is handmade or bought off the rack at the mall. But a torn seam doesn’t mean your favorite pants are bound for the trash. Learn a few tips for making all of your clothing repairs quick and painless.
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 15, 2013 in Sewing |
A rolled hem is a very small hem made up of two folds. It can be really tricky to sew since each fold is teeny tiny. Many sewing machines have a rolled hem foot that curves and folds the fabric as you sew, but I find that way of sewing it to be very fussy and difficult to control. This is my personal preferred method for a rolled hem and I find it works perfectly every time.
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