How do I sew a Welt Seam? Stitch a plain seam with the right sides of the fabric together. Press the Seam open. Trim one side of the seam allowance down to 1/4″. Finish the uncut side of the seam allowance with your chosen method. Fold both pieces of the seam allowance to one side so… Read More
How do I sew an Overlock Seam? This stitch requires the use of an overlock machine or serger. Sparingly pin 2 pieces of fabric with the right sides together (RST). Align the edge of the fabric with edge of the cutting blade. Stitch the seam. Press the seam flat. When should I use an Overlock Seam? A 3… Read More
I’m not sure if this truly counts as a tip, but I’ve had a few requests for larger kid’s measurements so I decided to add sizes 7-12 to my previous chart. And since I adore you guys so much, I’ve also gone and combined all the measurements into a single handy two page printable. … Read More
Proper clipping will give you a nice sharp corner. Inside Corners Outside Corners And of course, don’t forget to press them once they’re turned! Be sure to check out the sewing tips page for more helpful tricks.Happy Friday!
Pre-wash your fabrics before you sew them. If you’re a quilter go ahead and ignore this one, but if most of the projects you sew are articles of clothing, then this is pretty important. Practically every seamstress has a story about “that time they sewed something awesome, and them promptly shrunk it in the laundry.”… Read More
Use a tapestry needle to thread serger tails back through the stitches before clipping. This will help anchor the ends of the seam and prevent any threads from unraveling. So simple! Be sure to visit the Sewing Tips page for more helpful tricks. Happy Friday!
Use the proper marking tool for your fabric. There are so many choices when it comes to tracing a pattern or transferring markings to fabric. It is best to use a tool that is suitable for the fabric you are working with, but the most important thing is to always test your pencil/pen/chalk on a… Read More
Use plastic tubing to keep your bobbins under control. Awhile ago I realized that I have over 75 different colors of thread. And that doesn’t include the cones of serger thread. This is just the standard Coats and Clark spools of thread. Seventy-five! Can you imagine the state of my bobbins? There isn’t actually… Read More