One of the best and easiest ways to get acquainted with your new sewing machine, is by sewing something simple and practical. How about learning how to sew a fabric storage basket? Fabric baskets can be used in any room of your house and require very little fabric. Best of all, there are loads of…
Learning to sew means you will purchase sewing patterns at some point. Once you have sewing patterns, how do you store them? How do you make sewing patterns last longer? This blog will review some options available for preserving your patterns. To Cut Or Not To Cut There are two schools of thought when it…
Does your princess seam sit right over your bust? Do you have excess fabric in the upper bust? How on earth do you fix this? Now is the best time to learn how to lower the bust point on a princess seam. What Is A Princess Seam? A princess seam is a combination of the…
Have you ever sewn a dress or shirt only to find that the bust dart is too high or too low? If you followed the pattern directions to the letter and it doesn’t fit, it’s not your fault. You just need to learn how to lower the bust dart on your pattern. This is a…
Before you can make a wearable garment, you should learn how to take proper measurements for sewing clothes. The most common body measurements referred to by all sewing patterns is bust, waist and hip. These measurements are the bare necessities that are required to sew garments. You will use these measurements in conjunction with the…
Are you searching for well fitting pants to sew? Has this ever happened to you? You get out of bed and then start getting ready for the day. You reach for a pair of pants, pull them on… and they are now firmly lodged somewhere between your waist and your hips. Ugh! So you start…
Have you ever looked at a dress with a rolled hem and wondered? How was it done so neatly? How do you sew a perfect rolled hem? When done correctly, rolled hems are one of the most satisfying hem finishes on a garment. If you struggle with rolled hems, the tips below will help you…
One of the final finishing steps applied to a garment is the hem. Let’s learn how to hem clothes with a sewing machine. Whether the garment is created from knit or woven, you will need to hem the final product. Nothing screams unfinished like an unhemmed garment. What Is the Best Stitch For Hemming The…
Does the thought of an invisible zipper frighten you? This blog will show you how to sew an invisible zipper using several options. At the end you’ll see there is no need to be frightened or even mildly scared of the invisible zipper. Supplies Needed To Sew An Invisible Zipper Sample fabric or garment to…
Now that you’ve mastered sewing a centered zipper, let’s learn how to sew a lapped zipper. I love lapped zippers because they are just as versatile as a centered zipper. Lapped zippers are typically used in garments that are more tailored like skirts, trousers and dresses. A lapped zipper also works well in home decor…
