Blanket stitches are the most popular way to attach a patch on clothes. The whip stitches comes a close second. If you want to sew the patch with a sewing machine, use a tight zig zag stitch. Reverse applique involves attaching the patch from the back of a hole. Iron on patches do not even … Read more
A double needle is a very disused accessory; everyone has it in their sewing kitty, but only a few use it. This post is about the best ways to do double needle stitching with twin-needles. Being afraid that changing the needle and threading with the double-needle is one big lot of trouble is one of the … Read more
Settings Denim Denim with Lycra Sewing machine thread Cotton-polyester or heavyduty polyester thread; Topstitching thread used for visible seams. Polyester thread Sewing machine needle Needle sizes 14 or 16; Use 16 size when using topstitching thread Universal needle sizes 12 or 14 Sewing machine stitches and settings Stitch length around 3-4mm.; Use walking foot if … Read more
Do you know that earlier collars were mostly detachable from clothes? Today collars are integral parts of most of our clothing. It frames the face, keeps your neck warm, and gives the whole garment elegance. Different types of collars Collars can be sewn to the garment or detachable. Other than that, basically, there are just … Read more
What is bias cut ? Bias cut means cutting the fabric from a 45-degree angle to the straight grain so that the material will drape itself, contouring the body’s shape. Here, you cut the fabric in the diagonal direction when you fold the material’s selvage (finished edge) at a 90-degree angle. It is figure-flattering; that … Read more
How to make fabric covered buttons & cloth buttons Some important things to consider when making fabric buttons Different types of cloth buttons Polystyrene ball buttons If you want to make very small buttons, as in the picture below, you can make them easily by wrapping little polystyrene balls ( the kind you get to … Read more