Singer Needles
What does the colour mean? Needle style colour Red is for woven fabrics (2020) Yellow is for Knitted fabrics (2045) […]
How to feed fabric through your machine correctly.
When sewing, make sure you are not tugging or holding firmly to your fabric in front in any way. This […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 3 (Darts)
Darts are necessary when sewing to add shape to a garment, typically around the bust and back area. Clothing with […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 2 (Collars and Cuffs)
Typical collars and cuffs are encased therefore making them harder to trace the seam with the seam allowance included. Follow […]
Sewing Practice Sheets
Download the sewing practice sheets, without any thread in your machine follow the lines to practice your sewing skills and […]
Drafting your own patterns- Part 1
Pattern drafting is a term that often ‘scares’ dressmakers, who then shy away from it. Here is a quick and […]
Shirring with a sewing machine
Do you want to add shirring to a project you are doing? Does the pattern you are using requires shirring […]
How to make Bias Binding with a Bias tool
Bias binding in sewing is when the edges of the fabric are enclosed by the bias which gives the project […]
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 […]
How to Insert an Invisible Zipper
The Invisible Zipper Foot can be used for inserting an invisible zipper into a seam, creating a hidden seam. On […]
How to Sew, Striped, Plaid and Print Fabrics
Plaids, stripes, and prints are strong visual patterns, so it is important to match them at prominent seams. If you […]
How To Sew Napped Fabrics
Nap refers to the raised fibers on the surface of a fabric. These fibers naturally run one direction or the […]
Pressing Pointers
Careful and frequent Pressing is the key to great-looking garments. Pressing is not the same process as ironing. When pressing, […]
How to Hem, using different methods
When your hems have been prepared, you are ready to stitch the hem in place. There are several ways in […]
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 bias tape – are also helpful in construction.
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.
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 Prepare Fabric
Why Pre-wash Fabric?Preshrinking fabrics removes excess dyes and chemical finishes used in the manufacturing process.Most cotton fabrics shrink 2-3% when […]