Flared sleeves Step 3 Cut the short sleeves For the flared sleeve here, the sleeve is cut as 2 portions. For a more detailed post on sleeve drafting check out How to draft a sleeve A-B = Take the measure around your arm at 7 1/2 ” down from your shoulder tip. Add 1″ Step … Read more
Zig Zag stitch is one helluva versatile stitch. There is no end to the things you can do in sewing with this stitch, with its wavy zig zag lines. So, even if your sewing life can exist without this stitch (A Straight stitch is all that you need for most of all sewing), you may … Read more
A “Set in Sleeve” is a sleeve cut separately and stitched into the armhole of a finished bodice so that there is a comfortable sleeve cap ease for better fitting. The set in sleeve fits the armhole smoothly without puckers. This is the method used in sewing best-tailored clothes like formal shirts and jackets by … Read more
This post is about the most commonly used stitches you should know. Most domestic machines come with a straight stitch, a zigzag stitch, and several zigzag variations that work as decorative stitches. For the longest time, I used only the straight stitch, but once I started the others, there was no looking back. Here is … Read more
Crooked seam lines — even experienced sewists dread them. Tools like a magnetic seam guide can help you stitch perfectly straight lines every time. Read on to know about all the other hacks you can use to stitch your seam perfectly straight. Throat plate seam guide Most sewing machines have these seam guide lines – … Read more
A Bar tack is a high-density stitch made to reinforce areas of stress. It is extensively used in sewing on areas where there is constant usage, push and pull and consequent strain resulting in ripped stitches, like securing belt loops, pockets, buttons, zippers, and other functional elements of garments. It is more efficient than double … Read more