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
There are no end to sewing projects where some lengths of bias binding tape could be of use. The binding tape can beautifully embellish the edges of your sewing fabrics in many ways. I use it to bind the edges of pockets, bags, skirt and shirt hems, slits of blouses – mostly in a contrasting … Read more
Are you some one who used to get confused look at the numbers and lines running along its length from the beginning till the end of the tape I can sympathise with you if you are too. But all those small lines are so important – From the bold numerals that represent inches and centimeters … Read more