As a novice sewist, I find that I keep coming across words I just don't understand. To me, bias is not liking someone because they're a Vikings fan, and the
I know many of you are just learning to sew…..or maybe you have sewn for a while but aren’t as familiar with sewing terms. I have been meaning to do thi
If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember this post, but I’ve been getting a lot of French seam questions lately so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to resurrect this tutorial from the blog archives and set it free a second time. I’m first going to do a run through of the french seam and then will show you how to apply it to the armhole. Just a few notes before we begin… 1. french seams are usually best used on light to medium weight fabric. 2. French seams require you to split your seam allowance in two parts. This tutorial is done using a 1/2″ seam allowance, but if you are working with a 5/8″ seam allowance, sew the first seam at 3/8″ and the second at 1/4″. I’ve tried to notate where this applies. With that, lets get to it! Click through to view the tutorial. French Seams on Straight Seams Step 1 | Cut your pieces from your fabric. I only made a half top for this so photographing would be easier, but yours will look normal of course. Step 2 | Sew the sides and shoulder seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance) and press the seam open. I like to do all of the seams at once instead of completing one seam at a time because you are much less likely to end up with one seam backwards. Step 3 | Grade your seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 4 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Step 5 | Press both the side seams and shoulder seams towards the back of the garment and this part of the process is over! French Seaming Armholes (and other curved seams) Step 6 | First we will assemble the sleeves, this part is a bit repetitive. Sew the underarm seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance). Step 7 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 8 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Press seam towards back of sleeve. Step 9 | Sew a line of gathering threads from the front notch to the back notches. Step 10 | Pin your sleeve and armhole together with wrong sides facing. Begin by matching the underarm seams and notches. Step 11 | Pull on your gathering stitches to ease the sleeve cap into the armhole. Stitch around the seam at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you’re working with a 5/8″ seam allowance). After sewing this seam, check for any tucks and remove them if you have any. Step 12 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. This will be most easily accomplished by cramming a ham or sleeve roll inside your shirt and pressing the seam around that. Step 13 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Check for any tucks and correct those if you have any. You should now have a french seamed armhole like the one below, congrats! And that’s that! As always if you have any questions leave me a note below and I’ll leave you a reply; I try to respond to all comments. Hope you find this tutorial useful!
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mailed this today, it is my first time sewing a zipper. I was not brave enough to use the machine so I just sewed it all by hand..
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
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A fun sewing tip, brought to you weekly! In this week's tip, learn how to make a straight edge when matching curved seams. Seam allowance is important here!
We all know that practice makes perfect and that's especially the case when it comes to hand sewing. Whether you want to get your kids into sewing, are a beginner yourself, or simply want to improve your stitching skills, you're in the right place. Instead of wasting fabric, using paper to practice is the best way to perfect your methods and movements. Our exclusive hand sewing practice sheets pdf pages provide excellent hand stitching practice for beginners. Or, perhaps there are certain types of stitching you have yet to tackle and want to practice that. There are different sewing lines on paper to download and print to appease every skill level. Use regular thread, embroidery floss, or even yarn to practice with. Most hand needle types and sizes can be used as well. No ruining or wasting fabric. These free three sheets have all sorts of lines and designs to help you. Print the full set or choose the individual page you want to work on next. There are beginner-friendly straight lines, curves, and angles along with more advanced lines and shapes for those who want a bit of a challenge. By the way, before getting started, you'll want to check out our guide: How to Start a Hand Stitch.
My husband surprised me with a sewing machine a few years ago and I've loved it. It's been so handy having it to hem the kids' pants and take in a waist or two. And then there are the crafts I've made with it. I'm still a beginner but oh boy do I love to sew! But of course, it's only fun if you know what you're doing. Here are 20+ fabulous sewing tips that will help anyone wanting to learn a few new sewing tips and tricks! 20+ Incredibly Helpful Sewing Tips and Tricks 1. Let's start with the
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How to tie a knot in thread using a quilters knot video tutorial and photo tutorial! (Hi! Want more sewing how to tutorials just like this? Then don’t forget to check out my other sewing how to tutorials or my free easy sewing projects!) This tutorial will be showing you how to tie a knot […]
Learn how to engineer stability into all sorts of fitted garments with this couture technique.
So the weather is starting to get cold and it’s time to bring out the hot packs in my house! I have several hot packs in various shapes and sizes for warming me up or soothing sore muscles over the winter. I also love to gift hot/cold packs. It is just something everyone can use! […]
Have you ever bought something that, made you feel a little bit guilty to throw out when you were finished with it? Perhaps you're just the kind of
You SEW Girl has a great tutorial for all you sewing enthusiasts! Learn how to turn those crinkly or curled paper patterns into cardboard patterns just
If you have no idea what a planket is...that's okay. Cause I'm pretty sure it's made up. BUT...once you see what it is..you will be itching to sew one because they are just that cool.
Looking to tie a perfect heart knot? We have a video and image tutorial that will show you just how easy it is to tie a celtic heart knot.
V neck blouses can look like a hot mess if you don't take care when sewing them. Here's my quick tips for to sew a perfect v neck every time!
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Perhaps it’s just my practical Virgo nature, but my ideal sewing project is first and…
Well it's the end of a busy week! I don't know about you, but I'm pooped! But I'm pleased to say we've had some gorgeous, sunny days here in N.I. this week, and there's a lovely Autumn feel to the air! As always, the things I've been working on this week I can't show you yet (soon I promise!), so I'm going to give you a wee tute on how to use up every last wee bit of fabric shavings, you know those bits that end up all over your cutting mat after trimming blocks and hsts? We'll here's a cool way to turn them into a new type of fabric. As far as I know this product doesn't have an official name - I learnt it at college and it wasn't called anything then, but if you know the official name of this craft, please let me know. 1. Save up your fabric shavings & wee bits of offcuts that are too small to be useful (you can also cut up wee bits of fluffy wool, ribbon, sparkly threads etc.). Bigger pieces will need to be snipped down smaller. 2. Take a piece of plain sheeting/calico and lay a load of shavings on top. You can colour code your savings as I have done here, or have a multi-coloured mess! Make sure it's thick enough to cover the backing fabric, but not too thick to sew over. 3. Lay a piece of water soluble fabric over the top and pin/sew round the edges. This stuff is really cool - you can get different brands in a craft shop or online. I've used Avalon Water Soluble Embroidery Fabric by Madeira. 4. Now sew, sew, sew over the top of the w.s.fabric, either by free motion quilting or straight & wavy lines all over. Try not to leave any big gaps where the shavings can later escape from. 5. When you have stitched this to within an inch of its life, take the pins out and under a luke warm tap or in a sink/basin, allow the w.s.fabric to melt away (it goes a bit slimy as it melts off so rinse it well). 6. Give your new piece of fabric a good squeeze to get the water out and then allow it to dry on the radiator. 7. When dry, draw your desired shapes on the back and cut out. If you want to, sew more stitching on top to highlight details, for example veins in leaves, or sew on beads, sequins etc. 8. You can now use your fabric shapes to embellish/decorate cards, cushions, make letters or Christmas decorations etc. etc. The possibilities are endless! Another way to use this wonderful water soluble fabric is to roughly sketch a shape on to it & then put it into an embroidery hoop. Repeated sewing and shading with thread will close all the gaps, so that when you take the fabric off the hoop and dissolve the w.s.fabric you are left with a completely embroidered shape. Have fun & let your imagination run wild!
Easy Polo Tee is perfect for just about everything. The T-shirt is created with simple techniques which makes it a very beginner-friendly project. The basic and simple look of the t-shirt offers great opportunities to experiment with different colour combinations. Therefore, you can also use the pattern to fill your closet with a Polo Tee in each of your favourite colours! Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) Measurements: Bust circumference: 85 (90) 96 (106) 114 (120) cm Length: 48 (50) 54 (56) 58 (60) cm. This is easily adjustable Gauge: 15 stitches x 22 rows in a stockinette stitch on 6 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm Needles: 5 mm circular needle (40 cm) and 6 mm circular needle (40 and 60 / 80 cm) Yarn alternative 1: 1 strand of Drops Paris (50g=75m). You need 7 (8) 8 (9) 9 (10) balls Yarn alternative 2: 1 strand of Drops Air (50g=150m). You need 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) balls Difficulty: ★ 1 - which corresponds to ultra easy
Deze tutorial lijst de beste tips op voor het naaien met paspel. Hoe krijg je een perfect resultaat? Hoe maak je zelf paspel? Hoe naai je de hoeken? Welke naadwaarde gebruik je? Moet je je stof in schuindraad knippen? Enzovoort.
When it comes to hemming, sometimes topstitching with your machine just doesn’t cut it. A lot of time, you want a hem to be discreet, and not distract from the garment. That’s what is nice about hand sewn hems – they can be nearly invisible from the outside. So, today I am going to cover three basic options for hand sewn hems. note – I’m using a contrasting thread so you can see the stitching better. But, of course, you would be using a matching thread to your fabric. So it will blend in and be even more invisible! one more note – I’m a lefty, so I tend to start most of my stitches from the left side. If you are right handed, you most likely start from the opposite side. Same concept, just […]
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Another week flew by while I've been working, snapping pictures for tutorials and writing up draft posts. It's frightening how little time is left after a busy day - you just want to extend it by anot
Introducing our designer pillow, a delightful and original decorative piece shaped like a halve of an appetizing pomegranate. This summer pillow, in vibrant burgundy, adds a burst of color and positivity to any interior. It's not just a pillow; it's a piece of art, perfect for those who appreciate designer pillows and unique accents. Crafted from soft microfleece and filled with hypoallergenic hollofiber, it offers both comfort and style. Whether used as a round cushion or an accent pillow, this kawaii plush fruit pillow is a fun addition to your collection of colorful burgundy pillows. Embrace the playful charm of fake food with this delectable addition to your decor. Diameter of fruit pillow: 12 inch ~ 30 cm, height 7"; 16 inch ~ 40 cm, height 10"; 20 inch ~ 50 cm, height 12" (30 cm) (height with stem 15"). If you need a custom size or color, feel free to ask me. MATERIAL: This cushion is made from fleece and filled with hypoallergenic hollowfiber. CARE: This is a non-removable cover. For the best results use dry clean and air dry. Product may vary slightly from one in a picture due to its handmade nature. Check out the rest of my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadanaStudio Thanks for the visit! Note: Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your screen settings.
This is Lesson 1 in the Patternmaking Plain & Simple Series where I teach you the importance of darts in patternmaking. Manipulating/moving darts is key.
When you do a search for “how to make a drawstring” you’ll be bombarded by a million results on how to make a drawstring bag. So let’s make another shall we? Just kidding! That’s not what I’m going to teach you today. Despite what Google results tell you, there are other purposes for drawstrings. Ones you might actually use too!
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We're back with another guide, and this time we're focusing on presser foot attachments! One of the most important pieces to any sewing machine and project,
Luckily there are two things you can do to help your curved seams sit just right...clipping & notching!
