Method 1. Top stitch Some trims like these can just be top stitched on the fabric surface. But you may need better ways with different trims. To sew trims on a fabric surface, keep in fixed in place (with temporary stitches preferably or using fabric glue). If the trim is very narrow, just top stitch along … Read more
How to do beading on fabric Sewing beads on fabric is the ultimate in fabric embellishment. The sparkly beads bring brilliance and a dimension to the fabric, which is unparalleled. Bead embroidery means stitching beads onto fabric in beautiful patterns. This embroidery with beads is done with beads of different sizes and shapes. Fabric beading uses … Read more
A chevron stitch is a zig-zag stitch done between two intermittent parallel lines. Small horizontal straight stitches are interspersed with diagonal lines to make this beautiful stitch. You can use this stitch as as an outline stitch, border stitch or stitch for large areas. To make this stitch neatly, you will have to mark the … Read more
A four sided stitch is also known as the square stitch. Obviously because, it looks like a square. It is a very easy stitch to master and works great as a border stitch. This stitch is also used in pull thread embroidery. When you increase the tension in the stitches when making this stitch it pulls … Read more
What is a Back stitch? The back stitch is a very versatile stitch used in sewing and embroidery. This is my favorite stitch for outlining embroidery designs and regular hand sewing. It is used in many techniques like black embroidery and canvas work. You can even use it as a filling stitch. If you sew … Read more
Embroidery is beautiful. The process of embroidery is even more so – it is calming, therapeutic, and a medicine for the distressed soul. In my opinion, everyone should take up embroidery. It makes everyone a creator with just a few supplies – a small piece of fabric (for an embroidered handkerchief) and a few colored … Read more