Menu If you’re trying to learn how to design and sew a kilt, you will have to make sure that you know its history. Only with that knowledge can you do justice to the garment. In this article, we will walk you through how you can design and sew a traditional tartan kilt. Kilts are […]
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How to Use a Sewing Machine Needle Threader
Menu If it’s your first sewing project, you must be thinking about how to use a sewing machine needle threader? In any sewing task, one of the first steps is to know how to use a sewing machine needle threader. You can’t possibly begin sewing without threading the needle. Also, threading the needle is one […]
Sewing a Zigzag Stitch – It’s Easier Than You Think! (Updated 2022)
Menu It’s good to see that you made it through the last lesson where you learned to sew a straight line. And if you really did, and have gotten a fair bit of practice, you will probably really enjoy this lesson. And that’s simply because it’s not much different from the last lesson; it too […]
Top 5 Ways To Remove Iron On Fabric Patch Glue (Updated 2022)
Menu The best way to refresh those old clothes is with a simple iron-on patch, but we all know that removing them later is not easy. There are always remnants of the adhesive. They are so difficult to get off without damaging the material underneath. By finding a way to remove the glue safely, you […]
What is Couture Sewing?
Menu There’s no doubt about it: couture clothing is the most exquisite clothing in the world. It’s made from the finest material, features the most intricate designs, and is perfectly sized and stitched to create a simply stunning finished product. It’s almost impossible to think of all of the hard work that goes into creating […]
How to Sew a Bound Buttonhole
Menu Whether you’re making a denim and chambray jacket, burlap shoulder bag, a suede skirt, or a cover for a pillow out of upholstery fabric, a backstay for your drapery, or any other hand-stitch garment that’s going to feature buttons, a bound buttonhole is definitely something that you should consider including. Bound buttonholes instantly transform […]
How to Press Clothes
Menu Pressing clothing is a task that you either love or hate. If you fall into the latter group of people, the sight of a wrinkled shirt or pants covered with creases might send you into a tizzy. Despite your best efforts to avoid pulling out the old ironing and ironing board, however (like tossing […]
How to Use a Stitch Regulator
Menu Sewing truly is a labor of love. There are so many incredible creations that you can make, and the best thing about it is that each item you make is completely unique – and each item is made by YOU! If you love using your sewing machine to create handmade quilts, then there’s no […]
How to Use a Sloper to Alter Patterns
Menu Being a seamstress is so rewarding! There’s nothing better than turning a beautiful piece of sewing fabric – whether it’s denim and chambray, suede, linen, lace, chenille, or any other material – and using a sewing pattern to make your very own garment. While hand-stitching your own clothing is most certainly incredible, there’s just […]
How to Pin Weave
Menu Have you found a sewing pattern that you want to bring to life? If so, there’s no doubt that you are excited to get into your sewing room and rev up that sewing machine so you can get to work. There’s just one problem: when you start gathering the sewing essentials, you realize that […]