Overcast stitch is an edge finishing stitch – that can be sewn equally well by hand sewing as well as by a sewing machine. I use this special stitch all the time to neaten up fabric edges – because I do not have a serger. It prevents unraveling of the raw edges of the fabric … 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
Sewing Definitions Abutted Dart Abutted dart is a type of dart used in fabrics, such as interfacing, eliminates unnecessary bulk by bringing the stitching lines together after cutting out the dart’s center. This also means to baste or stitch to an underlay (a woven tape or very lightweight fabric). Abutted seam An abutted seam is … Read more