Top Tips and Hints for Successful Overlocking
An overlocker makes sewing many of your projects fast and easy. It is able to sew a seam, seam finish, […]
How to use the Bias Binding Presser Foot
Self Folding: Follow steps 1 & 2 in How to Make Bias Binding Leave the Bias unfolded and cut the […]
Embroidery Stabiliser Reference Guide
Project Stabiliser Hooping Needle Bobbin Thread Needle Thread T-shirts Soft Mesh Cut-Away Hoop Fabric and Stabiliser together Singer Chromium #2000, […]
How to use the Automatic Needle Threader
Rotate the handwheel towards you and raise the needle to it’s highest position. Place thread under hook on the needle […]
Seams
A seam is a basic element in all garment construction. It is created by stitching two pieces of fabric together, […]
Types of hems
Hems Double folded hem Machine top-stitch Hand finished Overlocked Rolled hem- overlocker Faced hem Glued hem Machine blind hem Lace […]
Overlocking Basics
How to change the thread: Cut each thread and remove the cone. Tie new thread onto each thread in the […]
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 […]