How to Sew Darts
A dart adds dimension and shape to a flat piece of fabric, allowing the piece to mold to the body […]
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 use the Roller Foot
The Roller Foot can be used to sew thicker fabrics, napped fabrics, heavy knits, leather, vinyl, or any heavier weight […]
How to use the Pintuck Foot
The Pintuck Foot is a special foot which is used to create raised ‘tucks’ in the fabric. Traditionally, this technique […]
Rolled Hem with an Overlocker
Three Thread Rolled HemMost overlockers can sew a rolled hem stitch. The rolled hem stitch is sewn using either two […]
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 […]
How to Adjust Thread Tension on an Overlocker
Tension should be adjusted properly when sewing with an overlocker. If the stitch is not correct, check for proper threading […]
How to use the Zipper Foot
The Zipper Foot can be used for inserting zippers as well as making and inserting piping or cording. The zipper […]
How to Create the perfect tablecloth
Customised tablecloths are a simple way to change the look of a room without spending too much time or money. […]
How to use the Even Feed Foot
The Even Feed Foot, sometimes called a “Walking” Foot, is helpful when sewing several layers of fabric together. Most often […]
How to use the Satin Stitch Foot
The Satin Stitch Foot, is also sometimes called an “applique” or “special purpose” foot, is used for sewing decorative stitching […]
How to use the Ruffler Foot
The Ruffler Foot is one of the best time saving attachments you can add to your sewing machine. This accessory […]
How to use the Rolled Hem Foot
The Rolled Hem Foot, sometimes also known as the narrow hem foot, is used to sew a very narrow hem.The […]
How to use the Quarter Inch Foot
The Quarter Inch Foot is most often used for quilt piecing. The foot will help you sew and create 1/4″ […]
How to use the Open Toe Foot
The Open Toe Foot can be used for machine applique, decorative stitching and many types of surface embellishment. The foot […]