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 […]
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. […]