Tag Archives: Basics

Cutting Knit Fabrics

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Cutting Knit Fabrics Knit fabrics can be difficult to work with. They’re soft and fluid, which means they like to slip and slide around while you’re trying to cut them. If you’re not careful, you’ll end … Continue reading →

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Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Monday’s Mish-Mash: Switching to a Computerized Sewing Machine For years, I had a regular sewing machine. You know, the kind with knobs and dials to adjust the tension and stitches. It was very basic, but quite a workhorse. I used … Continue reading →

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Croquis: Fashion Sketches

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Have you ever thought about making your own fashion sketches? Being able to draw a basic fashion sketch comes in useful when you’re designing your own garments, whether they’re modern or historical. In this new two-part tutorial, we’ll demonstrate the … Continue reading →

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Ruffler Attachment Foot Revisions

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Today I realized I’d made a pretty big mistake when writing the article on how to use a ruffler attachment foot. I confused the two control adjusters, mixing up which one does what. This is now fixed, and as a … Continue reading →

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Faux French Seams

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Tuesday’s Tutorial: Faux French Seams I discovered this technique by accident, when I was in a pickle and couldn’t figure out how to finish a seam so the raw edges wouldn’t show. Up until that point, I’d used French seams … Continue reading →

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Toiles, Muslins, & Mockups, Oh My!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Professional dressmakers always perfect the fit of their pattern before cutting their expensive fabric. But how do they do that? In this new article, you’ll learn the vital process of creating a mockup. Article: Toiles, Muslins, & Mockups, Oh My! … Continue reading →

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Threading Eyelet With Ribbon

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Threading Eyelet With Ribbon There is a particular kind of lace known as beading, which has holes woven into it so that you can easily thread a ribbon through the lace. The ribbon can add a … Continue reading →

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Threading Your Bobbin

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Threading Your Bobbin The method of threading your bobbin may vary depending on your sewing machine, so check your manual. Some machines have an automatic bobbin that just pops in place. Others require a bit of … Continue reading →

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Winding Your Bobbin

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Winding Your Bobbin The bobbin is the tiny spool of thread that fits in the lower part of your sewing machine. Some pop into the front of the base, while others drop in from above. These … Continue reading →

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Threading Your Sewing Machine

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Tuesday’s Tips and Tricks Threading Your Sewing Machine Threading your sewing machine is something you’ll need to do often. At the least, you’ll need to change your thread color every time you begin a new project. There are other times … Continue reading →

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