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
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
I cherish my sewing machine – in fact, cannot imagine a life without it. But however much I like my sewing machine, even I know it cannot do everything in a sewing project -I need my hand sewing needle too to complete my sewing. I don’t think there is anybody who wears clothes, who has … Read more
A sewist sure knows the value of a good fabric tube; also called Rouleau loops they are very versatile. So many many uses in sewing. These fabric tubes are very easy to make – you do not need any fancy tool like a loop turner to make these ones; though they are great to have. … Read more
A seam is a term that refers to the stitching line where two fabrics are stitched (pieced, if you want the technical term) together. It is the basic building block of a garment. The stitching line along the seam is called the seam line. Seams form the structure of the garment and help to create … Read more
You have completed your dress at last. It looks fantastic outside – everything as you had visualized. But wait! You cannot let anyone peek inside. The raw edges inside are a mess. Finishing these fabric edges of the seams sometimes distinguishes a homemade dress from a couture one. After you have made a plain seam, you … Read more