DIYStyle® for the Millennial Sewer by Cindy Cummins Editor’s Note August, 2022: This article has been updated to remove links that are no longer operational To say that I’m passionate about sewing is an understatement. With more than 35 years’ experience in the industry, from working in sewing education to designing some of the first […]
Zip It Up
Zippers have a bad rap as being difficult to work with; however, they are simple to insert when stitched correctly with the proper feet. I recommend using the All-Purpose Foot and the Edge Stitching Foot. You’ll marvel at the ease of inserting zippers in pockets, pillows, handbags and garments when using the right tool. Consider […]
An Easy and Precise Technique for Hand Quilting
This easy technique for hand quilting requires limited skills and mimics the precision of machine quilting. 1. Load the machine, both top and in the bobbin, with water soluble thread. 2. Set the machine stitch length for the desired hand-stitch length. For the stitches to show up in this demonstration, the stitch length will be […]
Sewing a Collar Band/Stand 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 […]
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 […]
Create a Smooth Quilt Binding Join
I consider myself a very novice quilter although others have said I’m more intermediate to beginner-advanced. I’ve been sewing for years, I can read a pattern, sew an accurate seam allowance, and love using software and a long-arm to do my quilting. My goal has been to “perfect” (for my little quilting world) a quilt […]
Radial Grading
Radial Grading, also known as Radial Projection, was a method used by pattern companies many years ago and I’ve often wondered why it’s not used any longer — it certainly would save a lot of paper and printing butt does require a little more effort on the part of the user. During the first part […]
RN Numbers
Clothing and Textile Manufacturer Registration Numbers Mom needed a new pair of jeans. She gave me a pair that has a hole worn in the knee and asked that I just put a patch on them because they are good enough to wear around her apartment. As a dutiful daughter, I brought them home to […]
Sewing with a Serger
This is a snippet from our full-length video on Sergers, available to members. In this snippet, we cover: How to place the thread on your serger using spool caps How to prevent the needle from falling into the hole when replacing the needle How to re-insert a new needle Why there’s a hole in the […]
Taste of ASG Video – Pattern Drafting
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Pattern Drafting. Membership in The American Sewing Guild gives you access to over 150 educational videos and project files, as well as a subscription to our quarterly magazine. Become a member today to take advantage of special offers, member discounts, education, meetings […]
Sewing Projects (video)
This is a snippet from our full-length video on Sewing Projects, available to members. In this snippet, we cover: How to place the thread on your serger using spool caps How to prevent the needle from falling into the hole when replacing the needle How to re-insert a new needle Why there’s a hole in […]
Taste of ASG Video – Machine Embroidery
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Machine Embroidery. Membership in The American Sewing Guild gives you access to over 150 educational videos and project files, as well as a subscription to our quarterly magazine. Become a member today to take advantage of special offers, member discounts, education, meetings […]
Taste of ASG Video – Garment Sewing
Get a Taste of ASG with these snippets from our full-length video on Garment Sewing. Membership in The American Sewing Guild gives you access to over 150 educational videos and project files, as well as a subscription to our quarterly magazine. Become a member today to take advantage of special offers, member discounts, education, meetings […]
