Tag Archive | "How To Sew (Learning Center)"
Sewing Tip: The 6 Must Have Cutting Tools For Any Sewing Project
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
When you're first learning how to sew, the only cutting tool you may be aware of is a pair of scissors. Fair enough. I know that when I first started sewing, all I had was one pair of sad looking scissors that I used for everything. Now that I'm wiser... sort of... I have a small but effective collection of cutting tools that make my life so much easier. So, even if you've been sewing for a while, I think you'll find this list of must-have cutting tools helpful.
Continue reading...Can’t square up the fabric!
Monday, March 9, 2009
I have folded the fabric wrong sides together. I have two squares. When I use the square at both ends, I get a different measurement (end-to-end) by as much as 1/4". (the square I am using looks like an "L".) I am putting the square right along the selvage edge just at the point when the white edge (what I call the selvage tape) and the color of the fabric begin. The outside edge of the selvage is raveled with little fuzzys so it would make it difficult to know exactly where the edge is. If I pull a thread across the bottom and then measure the distance from that line to the top, would my fabric be square? I'm incredibly frustrated! Please help. Carol
Continue reading...How To Sew A French Seam
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Learn how to sew the perfect seam for sheer window treatments and for any home decor sewing project that exposes a seam. The french seam!
Continue reading...How To Sew Welt Cord
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Learn how to sew custom welt cording with Jenny T. Watch as she sews and wraps welt cording with fabric... and then sews it to a seam. You'll learn how to make custom welt cording with and without a seam allowance for all kinds of sewing projects.
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