Here's how to make a princess style pattern alteration for a perfect fit. Fixes the issue of seam drape to fit the apex of the blouse front.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
Are you frustrated with your sewing machine thread constantly bunching up? In this article, we share the top 10 reasons why your sewing machine thread may be bunching, and provide helpful tips on how to fix it. From tension issues to incorrect threading, we've got you covered. Don't let thread bunching ruin your sewing projects any longer.
Are skipped stitches making you cry while sewing? You'll want to watch this video to understand what causes it and how to fix it. Don't settle for sloppy sewing when it can be pristine.
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
This article embarks on how to fix a hole in a sweater without sewing. Discovering a hole in your favorite sweater can be disheartening, but fear...
Are you frustrated with your sewing machine thread constantly bunching up? In this article, we share the top 10 reasons why your sewing machine thread may be bunching, and provide helpful tips on how to fix it. From tension issues to incorrect threading, we've got you covered. Don't let thread bunching ruin your sewing projects any longer.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Sewing machine skipping stitches? Learn all about common causes and the top 10 fixes to troubleshoot this problem. Instead of a regular, even line of stitching, you’re met with some lengths of thread that are longer than others, skipping across the fabric instead of anchoring it together. These longer stitches are called “skipped stitches.” They’re frustrating and annoying, and they happen to even the most experienced seamstresses.
It can be extremely frustrating when your sewing machine thread keeps breaking and you're not sure why. This post will provide 20+ common problems that could cause the issue as well as tips on how to fix and prevent the problem so you can get back to sewing in no time. Even if you don't know the exact reason why your thread is breaking, by exploring this list of potential causes, you just may find the answer to "why does my thread keep breaking?"
One of the most common reasons is that the lubrication is gone and metal parts are rubbing together. Metal on metal heat up and produce smoke. Learn more...
Read this article to learn how to fix the tension on a sewing machine. Your stitches will look absolutely perfect.
After finishing Version 1 of the Colette Moneta, I was totally in love with the dress except for one thing. I had a major case of armhole gape. This is not an uncommon problem for me. Armhole gape ten
How to Sew a Buttonhole with a Brother Sewing Machine. Easy tutorial for buttonholes. How to sew a buttonhole with a brother sewing machine.
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This comprehensive guide offers 21+ reasons why your sewing machine needle may be breaking and provides practical solutions to help you avoid this frustrating problem.
Almost every woman is familiar with the annoying poke from a broken underwire bra. Don't throw it away! You can fix it quickly in just a few simple steps!
TAUKO PDF patterns are created by independent designers from all over the world. Each distinctive design is presented in full within the pages of TAUKO magazine, offering a carefully curated range of patterns for sewists of all skill levels. As well as individual PDF patterns, you can purchase singl
When your fabric isn’t moving along under the sewing machine it can delay or stop the whole project. We’ve all been there and it’s so frustrating! That's why you need this guide, Why is My Sewing Machine Not Moving the Fabric? Most of the time, the problem involves your sewing machine feed dogs. What are feed dogs? This is the mechanism in a sewing machine that feeds material under the needle. This feed dog contraption involves two pieces of metal that have sharp teeth. The teeth pieces come up through the metal plate on either side of the needle and pull the fabric. If these don't work, your fabric won't move correctly. Even sewing a straight line on your machine won't work! Keep reading because you will find more information and images below about this aspect of your machine. However, there are a few factors that could be causing this issue, from the type of material being used to the machine being damaged. When your fabric does not move ways, don't fret! There are ways to fix many issues. To keep this from happening in the future, let’s examine some reasons why it’s occurring and a few simple solutions! Read the guide below and learn about the problems and solutions for this common sewing machine problem that numerous sewists struggle with. Sign Up For More Free Patterns
First, you must identify the cause of your crochet curving before you can fix it and avoid it from occurring in future projects.
This post is a follow up to my January post about various commercial dress forms and DIY methods sewists use to try to get a decent dress form. Though it's been a while, I didn't forget my promise to write a tutorial to make THE BEST mannequin that really does duplicate your figure. In my defense, I just finished mine in September, (though I admit I've been using it anyway, pins and all) so thank you for your patience. To keep this tutorial from growing into an unmanageable mess, I'm going to break it down into smaller parts. Part 1: prepare the cover Part 2: fitting and perfecting the pattern Part 3: padding the mannequin (and all the finish up work!) The key to success is in the accurate making and fitting of a french lining or Moulage, which is a sloper, master pattern, or fitting shell that has all of the wearing ease removed. Because this lining will become the cover of your mannequin, from here on out, I'm going to just call it a cover. Supplies you will need: ~ A fitting shell pattern of your choice ~ Quality 100% cotton muslin yardage- the best you can afford. DO NOT PRESHRINK! 2 yards will be plenty. ~ A sturdy mannequin- smaller than your own figure measurements ~ measuring tape ~ clean spray bottle ~ 100% cotton batting ~ various rulers both curved and grid- C-thru ~ soutache braid ~ thread ~ pencil ~ scissors ~ disappearing fabric marker ~ dressmakers carbon- I prefer the waxed type ~ tracing wheel ~ dressmakers pins ~ hand sewing needles ~ sewing machine ~ Paper for copying your pattern- Use tracing paper on a roll, usually 12-24" wide found in the art section of your craft store(If you need wider paper, tape two sections together with transparent tape). While you could skip over the copying of your pattern, remember that a final pattern of your cover will come in handy if you ever need to make a new cover for your mannequin without going through the fitting process again. Step One: Prepare the Pattern 1. Start with a Master Pattern that you like The only pattern pieces you will be needing are the bodice and the skirt, both front and back. Be aware that I am not endorsing ANY of these patterns. I list them only as possible sources. Comercial Pattern Sources: Butterick 6092 Vogue 1004 Specialty Sources: http://pattern.stringcodes.com/main_basic.html http://www.surefitdesigns.com/ From BurdaStyle: Free Download: http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/basic-sloper-patterns-priceless OR http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/basic-one-piece-dress-sloper (It can be both an advantage and disadvantage to be without the waist seam- I prefer to have a waist seam to fit to). Draft Your Own: http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/constructing-the-basic-bodice-block http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/drafting-the-basic-skirt . 2. From Bodice with darts to Bodice with princess seams: FRONT. If you are using a princess seam pattern then skip this section on dart mannipulation. It's also important to mention that you should ALWAYS use a ruler to trace. If you do this freehand, your work will not be so accurate. If your pattern does not have a seam line marked, use a ruler to mark this line on your pattern. Carefully trace off your pattern pieces, tracing only along the seam line. This is the important line to know, and at this point, we don't care where the cut line is. If your bodice has two darts, manipulate the side dart to the shoulder to make it a princess seam. Here is a good video on You Tube that shows how to do that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwTv7bBN7XE . Use a ruler to connect the two darts from the shoulder to the waist. My pattern has only one dart at the waist, so I used a curved ruler to mark an attractive princess line to the shoulder. Now we need to actually divide the bodice into two pieces by tracing off the two sides: Start at the neckline, down the center front, squaring off at the waist, up the inside leg of the waist dart to the shoulder, across the shoulder and neck to the center front. Add a grain line parallel to center front, label your pattern and add a notch or two if you desire. Do the same to the side front, carefully tracing around the outside leg (farthest from center front) of the darts, shoulder, waist and side seam. Add notches (if any) in identical locations to match up with front pattern, grain line parallel to center front and label. Now add a 1" seam allowance around both pattern pieces, transferring the notches to the cut line. 3. From Bodice with darts to Bodice with princess seams: BACK On the back bodice, draw a slightly curved line from the shoulder dart to the waist dart. This line will be come your princess seam line. Copy off the Center Back and Side Back pattern pieces the same as the front, adding a grain line parallel to the center back, labeling, notches if desired, and 1" seam allowances. 4. Give your skirt pattern princess seams too! Measuring from the waistline down center front and back, perpendicular to the grain line, shorten the skirt pieces to about 16-17". Be sure to "walk" the pattern side seams to make sure the front and back are shortened the same amount. Draw a line from the inside dart tip to the hem. Make this line perpendicular to the center front and back. This is your princess seam sewing line. If your pattern has a second dart, you can leave it as is, allowing one more fitting element, or combine it by transfering that dart space to the dart closest to the center front. Trace off your skirt pattern pieces as before, adding a 1" seam allowance and labeling them skirt front, skirt side front, skirt back, and skirt side back. Step Two: Layout , Cut, and Sew 1. Layout Lay out your pattern as you normally would with the pattern grain line parallel to the selvage. Cut 2 of each pattern piece. I pin on the inside of my seam line rather than on the edges, and because I want my seams to be ultra-accurate, I use dressmakers carbon and a tracing wheel to mark the seam line. 2. Pin along seam lines. Sew it up with a basting stitch. Press lightly or not at all. Carefully match the seam lines using a pin in the mark on both front and back to hold the seam together. The sewing order: First, sew the bodice and skirt together matching bodice front to skirt front, bodice side front to skirt side front and so forth, sewing at the waistline. Second, sew the princess seams, matching fronts to side fronts and backs to side backs, matching any notches and waist seams. Third, sew shoulders and center front. I left my side seams open because that is where the much of the fitting adjustments will be needed, and the back so that the model can get it on. Here is my pre-padding mannequin wearing the cover I just made with the side seams pinned together. The cover still has the wearing ease, but you can see that the mannequin is smaller, especially in the hip area. The princess lines are also in the right location, centering over the shoulder and bust points. On to part 2: Fitting the cover to a live person and perfecting the pattern.
One quick and easy issue to solve is to check all the plugs. If these are loose then the bad connection can be one source for your sewing machine’s problem.
When working in rows, do you ever have trouble knowing where the first or last stitch is? Are your "straight" edges really anything but straight? This is a common issue for new crocheters, and even
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Many sewists must contend with this frustrating common problem: watching the sewing machine pull the fabric down into the machine. Before you panic, read this article and learn what to do when your fabric gets stuck in the sewing machine.
YouTube sewing tutorial on how to sew straight using different seam guides for your sewing projects.
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