Different types of elastic tapes/trims are used in making bras, lingerie, swim wear, masks, shorts, sweaters, belts, suspenders and many other things in sewing. Here are the main types of elastic. Names of Elastics Knit Flat elastic band This is the commonly used elastic tape used inside waistbands, and other casings to gather fabric. It … Read more
Once upon a time the horse hair braid used to be type of stiff, narrow trim or braiding material made from the mane or tail hairs of horses. But today we use a man-made alternative designed to mimic the properties and uses of natural horsehair without using animal hair. The horsehair braid is a stiff … Read more
When someone looks at sewing as a beginner, it is all about joining fabric pieces with your sewing machine and also about some body measuring tools, fabric marking tools, and cloth cutting tools. In this large scheme of things, small things like pins may look unimportant to a beginner. But when you go ahead with … Read more
If you have a lot of trouble sewing fabric tubes and you have to do it a lot, a loop turner can be your friend. It is used to turn all kinds of fabric tubes (very thin fabric casings, bigger tubes used for drawstrings) right side out. When you have to make rounded thin fabric … Read more
You may think that most cords look the same, so they must be the same or similar and can be used interchangingly; atleast I did, but that is so not true. Even the ones that look the same may be of a different kind with different types of usability. Cord is made by manipulating several … Read more
Bobbins hold the thread that feeds up through the machine to create the lower part of the stitch.It is when the bobbin thread and the top thread lock in the center that you get a stitch. And every part of the bobbin case and the bobbin with thread should fit in perfectly. If everything is … Read more