How do I sew a French Seam? Pin 2 pieces of fabric with the wrong sides together (WST) Stitch a Plain Seam using a very small seam allowance. (ex. 1/4″) Press the seam and trim the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Press the seam open. Fold the fabric in the opposite direction so the right sides are… Read More
How do I sew a Flat Felled Seam? Stitch a plain seam with the right sides of the fabric together. Press the Seam flat. Trim one side of the seam allowance down to 1/4″. Fold the uncut side of the seam allowance over the cut one until it touches the line of stitches, and press it flat.… Read More
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
How do I sew a Baste Seam? Set your machine’s stitch length to 5. Pin 2 pieces of fabric with the right sides together (RST). Align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8″ guide on your machines throat plate. Stitch the seam following the 5/8″ marking. (no backtacking) Press the seam flat. When should I use a… Read More
I mentioned in my Resolutions 2013 post that I would like to make some new sewing techniqe videos to share with you guys. I tried a few months back, but everything was turning out soo blurry and dark. It’s not really worth it to spend all that time editing videos that no one will be able to… Read More
I don’t think I mentioned it before (5 or 6 times ; ) but Ant got me some really cool presser feet for Christmas, and I’ve been dying to try them out. And of course that means I also wanted to share with all of you guys just how awesome they are, so that you… Read More