When selecting a basting method for plaids, consider the complexity of the plaid, the texture of the fabric, and the garment design, as well as your sewing skills. Here are a few basting methods that can help you achieve precise plaid matching: First Step For best results, baste with the right sides up. It’s also helpful […]
Facing Facts
Facings are a great way to finish edges—whether it’s down the front of a garment, around the neckline, or on armholes. By definition, a facing is simply a narrow fabric piece cut to the shape of the opening to encase the garment raw edges. However, you don’t normally leave the edge of a facing without […]
Working with Petersham Ribbon
Petersham ribbon, also known as Petersham grosgrain, Petersham facing, or simply Petersham, is a versatile and pliable type of ribbon known for its ability to shape around curves and maintain a smooth appearance. Petersham is often used in millinery to create hat bands or hat trimmings, especially for wide-brimmed hats because it provides structure and […]
Bottoms Up: Bags and Totes
Making bags and totes is a ton of fun and making them look professionally finished is easy as pie. Bags have not only height and width, but many also have depth, giving you room to put things inside. But, to get that depth, you need to create some shaping in the lower portion of the […]
Stitch ‘N Weave
Stitch ‘n weave embellishment techniques refer to a variety of decorative techniques that involve combining stitching and weaving methods to create unique textures, intricate patterns, or unusual designs on fabric. Decorative yarns, threads, cords or ribbons are woven through pre-sewn machine stitching, twisting, turning, looping or knotting if desired. Stitch ‘n weave could include couching, […]
Sewing Q&A: Cutting Mats, Chain Sewing, & Elastic Thread
Rotary Cutting Mat Q: What’s the easiest way to clean my rotary cutting mat? A: Cutting mats harbor lint as you cut various fabrics and some fabrics are worse than others for their shedding capabilities. If you’re cutting something linty, like fleece or fur, be sure to use a soft brush and clean the mat […]
Custom Decorative Pillows (preview)
When it comes to pillows, if you follow the “rules,” bed pillow sizes are as follows: Standard bed pillow: 20″ x 26″ Queen bed pillow: 20″ x 30″ King bed pillow: 20″ x 36″ Euro square: 26″ x 26″ However, rules are made to be broken! Custom Size Pillows It can sometimes be a challenge […]
Sew Unusual: Make Your Own Shoes or DIY an Umbrella
Chances are good that if you’ve sewn for years, there have been a few unconventional projects emerge from your sewing room—things that onlookers (and even fellow sewers) are amazed that you tackled. Maybe it was a behemoth sized project like a tent or sail, or perhaps an uncommon material for the sewing world like metal […]
Embroidery on Specialty Fabrics (Preview)
One of the most common questions that comes up in the embroidery process, next to which stabilizer to use, is how to embroider specialty fabrics. While most embroidery designs will sew out easily on a smooth fabric, if you’re sewing on a fabric that has a little texture or special features, there are several things […]
Denim Refresh
Denim is quite possibly the most loved fabric, not only in America, but around the world. Its soft blue, flexible nature is a comfort to daily routines for many…think of your beloved jeans, or that just-warm-enough, wear-everywhere jeans jacket. But there comes a time when that beloved denim shows signs of wear and tear. It […]
Eliminating the Waistband: Bandless Waist
If you hate waistbands, bandless waist garments may be your new favorite style. A bandless waist skirt, also known as a waistband-free skirt, is a style of skirt that does not have a separate or visible waistband. Instead, the waistline is created by folding and shaping the fabric itself, and the top edge is finished […]
Fusible Thread Lines
Most sewers have fusible web in their arsenal of sewing tools, but in areas where you need only a teeny line of adhesive, check out fusible thread. Yes, thread that fuses. The fibers are activated by the heat of the iron, as they have a low melting point. Fusible thread enables you to place a […]
Online Class: Sleeve Mastery with Joi Mahon
Click here for ASG Member pricing of $40 (requires login) June 10, 2023 | 1-4pm Central Do you feel like sleeve fitting is a guessing game? Do patterns fit differently than in years past? Do you have forward tilting shoulders, narrow shoulders, a shorter front torso, a longer back armscye among other fitting challenges? Our […]
Drape and Shape a One-Hour Vest (Preview)
Vests are a popular garment for good reasons — they go many places and serve many purposes, from dressing-up an outfit for the holidays, to giving a skirt or pants a fresh look, to adding a colorful layer to a plain top, and to keeping you warm. With these simple drape-and-shape techniques, you can quickly […]
Bobbin Storage
OK, raise your hand if your bobbin storage area looks like the photo below. Just what I thought…few hands in the air, and certainly not mine! Keeping these pesky little rounds handy and neat is an ongoing chore, but thankfully, there are some notions that can come to our rescue. How you store your bobbins is […]
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