What do you do when you find that the fabric you have bought to sew a dress These are occasions when underlinings come to be of use. They can change the look and body of the fabric you are using for sewing clothes. What is underlining ? Underlining is a type of backing that is … Read more
When you want a hole in your fabric and you want the edges of the hole to be finished neatly, there is nothing like attaching metal grommets on the hole. Grommets or eyelets as they are also called, reinforces and strengthens the hole and protects the edges and gives it an attractive look. These holes … Read more
If you’re a patchwork enthusiast looking to master seamlessly connecting fabric pieces, there are many techniques that not only ensure sturdy joining of these random pieces but also save time sewing and at the same time enhance the overall aesthetic of your patchwork creations. High speed assembly methods are always welcome when joining countless fabric … Read more
Knits are a favorite of sewists but the sewing process is usually not. Let’s face it, sewing them can be a bit of a challenge. The main problem is that they are stretchy. And your sewing machine may not be equipped with handling this. But there are ways to come around this. Knit sewing is … Read more
What is stitching in the ditch? and Why should you stitch like that? Stitch in the Ditch is the term used to denote the top stitching done (with the sewing machine) on the ‘ditch’ or ‘well’ formed in a seam, from the top, to catch the fabric on the back, after the seam allowance is … Read more
Have you ever tried to take apart the side seams of a man’s shirt? You may have tried to do that if you wanted to make the shirt smaller; then you will have noticed that you cannot simply loosen this seam as you do for other garments – the seam is stitched a little differently. … Read more