There is not just one way to make elastic waistbands – you can choose from the 9 different ways. One of them will end up being your favourite which you will use again and again on your dresses, shorts, skirts and pants. But the real choice is between one in a casing and one which … Read more
Threading the needle without losing sanity Regular sewing has made me a little cross-eyed. And nothing to say about the frustration of threading needles. Not anymore – I have learned some tricks along the way, which has made me an expert in starting sewing without the swearing, which was all too frequent earlier. The most … Read more
A bias tape is a fabric strip cut diagonally on the fabric at an angle of 45° to the selvedge. The fabric strip is cut on the bias to bring stretch and flexibility to woven fabrics. The bias binding tape has this stretch, giving it great versatility in sewing. It doesnot fray at the cut … Read more
This is the most simple way to sew the Fold-over-elastic over a fabric edge: Fold the elastic in half along the center crease, and align it under your presser foot so that the inner edge of the foot lines up with the edge of the folded elastic.With the needle down, lift the presser foot and … Read more
A 2-needle coverstitch hem is a turned down hem consisting of 2 parallel lines which are 1/4 to 1/8 inch apart on the front side and a binding coverstitch on the back. It is usually found on ready-to-wear clothes, unless you have a coverstitch machine. But it is an expensive purchase and not many have … Read more
Fusible interfacing gives strength and stability to fabric without making it evident that you are using another layer. That is, if it is correctly applied, and perfectly bonded. Which fusible interfacing to use with which fabric? There are 4 types of fusible interfacings. Woven, non-woven, knit and weft insertion. Knit interfacing is also called tricot … Read more