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January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: What is Seam Allowance?

What is a seam allowance? Watch this 2 minute video to find out.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Backstitching

There is more than one way to secure the ends of a seamline. Watch this video to learn three ways to secure seam ends. 

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Sewing a Plain Seam

Learn how to sew a plain seam in this video.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Threading a Sewing Machine

In this video, we will walk you through how to thread a sewing machine. Please check the manual for your machine for detailed instructions.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Easy Tucks

Learn how to create professional looking tucks in your sewing project the easy way!

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Gathering

In this video, we share some simple tricks that will make gathering fabric simple and easy.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Zig-Zag Seam Finish

Learn how to create a zig-zag seam finish on your sewing project.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Straight Stitch Seam Finish

Learn how to create a straight stitch seam finish on your sewing project.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Tips for Cutting & Marking Fabric

Learn two tips when cutting and marking fabric.  

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: How to Meld or Set Stitches

Melding, or setting stitches after sewing a seam is important to create beautiful seams in projects.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Intersecting Seams

When reading sewing pattern instructions, it will say to “intersect” or “cross” seams. This short video shows you how to intersect seams.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: How to Press Open a Seam

What does it mean when pattern instructions say to press open the seam? This short video will tell you what you need to know.

January 2, 2018

Learn to Sew: Removing Stitches

As we sew, so shall we rip. Removing parts of seams is a normal part of sewing. Through this short video, learn how to properly remove stitches from a seam so as not to cause any damage to the fabric.  

December 29, 2017

Sewing a Collar Band/Stand and Cuff

Sewing a collar stand/band and cuff

Last week I told you I’d share my final blog of the year with another new sewing technique I’ll be sharing with members. I have been frustrated all my sewing life with the way cuffs are done. The intersection between the placket and cuff are not smooth and even. This, and the collar stand, had […]

Tagged With: collar band, collar stand, garment sewing

December 22, 2017

The Plight of (sewing) Intersections

Do you read pattern sewing instructions and wonder why someone hasn’t come up with a better system of sewing some areas of garments? I often do that. Specifically right now I’m talking about the intersection of the collar stand and cuff on a sleeve. Example 1 Here the front of the shirt front is folded […]

Tagged With: collar band, collar stand, garment sewing

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