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Sewing Delicate, fragile fabrics : 10 tricks to success

Sagging, stretching, fraying, puckering – just some of the problems you face when sewing with fragile, delicate, loosely woven but beautiful fabrics. Looking at them is a delight, but sewing, not so. Soft thin see-through fabrics, fragile fabrics made of delicate novelty yarn, handwoven fabrics with a loose structure are all included in this term … Read more

Bishop sleeve : Different types and how to sew them

Bishop Sleeve is a long sleeve, gathered at the hem to a fitting plain cuff band or an elastic cuff. The sleeve is quite fitted at the armhole but gradually widens as it reaches the hem, where the fullness is contained with the cuff. A bishop sleeve can be slightly full or It can be … Read more

Decorative Hemstitching : How to do this ornamental hem finish

Hemstitching is a beautiful way to finish the hem. It uses the drawn thread embroidery work to hand sew the hem and is a popular hem used in many vintage clothes and linen. You can easily use it on the hem of your napkins, towels, and handkerchiefs and hem of dresses, skirts, kid’s frocks, scarves … Read more

Underlining a garment : A basic overview

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

10 Efficient Patchwork Techniques to Join Fabric Pieces

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