How to prepare Facing and sew it

A facing is a fabric piece sewn to the edge of a garment to finish raw edges, add structure, and create a clean look inside. I usually use it for necklines but you can also use it for armholes, and waistbands. It is specifically useful for finishing curved edges. Here is the simple way to … Read more

How to make a Picot edge

Picot, as per the dictionary is a small embroidered loop used in a series to form an ornamental edging on lace or fabric, typically decorating the border of a fabric. It is a decorative edging technique. You can add this to your cloth by placing ready made picot edges or sew it yourself. This edging … Read more

Sewing a Hem with a Sewing Machine

All edges of your clothing, be it a shirt, skirt, pants need to be hemmed, unless you are going for the selvedge look or the frayed hem look. I like sewing hems by hand but sewing hems by machine is very convenient and FAST. Checkout this hemming tool that makes sewing the hem even faster … Read more

How to sew a zipper on clothes (and the basic rules of zippers)

To sew zipper on a dress you need two things. Zipper and fabric ; and basic sewing equipments Zipper Your choice zipper application technique depends on many factors – whether you want the zipper to be seen from outside, the type of garment you are sewing, the type of zipper you have , the placement … Read more

How to sew fast – 20 Super TIME saving tips when sewing

 Most of the times, life interferes with your sewing. Between your family commitments and work, sewing can take backstage. What if you could get as much done as you want in a very small amount of time when sewing. There are some handy tips you could use by which you could save time while sewing. Sewing … Read more

How to sew an Overcast Stitch – by machine and by hand

Overcast stitch is an edge finishing stitch – that can be sewn equally well by hand sewing as well as by a sewing machine. Overcast stitch is that special stitch which you use to neaten up your edges. It prevents unraveling of the raw edges of the fabric – when sewn by machine as well … Read more