Singer Needles
What does the colour mean? Needle style colour Red is for woven fabrics (2020) Yellow is for Knitted fabrics (2045) […]
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. Clothing with […]
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 […]
Bias binding in sewing is when the edges of the fabric are enclosed by the bias which gives the project […]
Bias binding encloses fabric edges for a neat, often decorative finish. Because of the bias direction, the binding wraps around […]
The Invisible Zipper Foot can be used for inserting an invisible zipper into a seam, creating a hidden seam. On […]
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 bias tape – are also helpful in construction.
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
You can sew lengths of elastic directly to the wrong side of the fabric to shape a garment at wrists, […]
Gathers are a series of tiny, soft folds of fabric that create shaping.
Mitering is a method of minimizing bulk – for example, in the corners of the patch pockets or on lengths of applied trim or ribbon.
There are many types of seams you can use to join two pieces of fabric. Your choice depends on the […]
Why Pre-wash Fabric?Preshrinking fabrics removes excess dyes and chemical finishes used in the manufacturing process.Most cotton fabrics shrink 2-3% when […]