Sewing Basics
How to Sew By Hand – Basic Stitches
This article we will cover some basic hand sewing techniques: the straight stitch, the whip stitch, and how to tie off your thread. […]
sewing stitches
Sewing Basics
What is a Bartack Stitch?
Chances are that if you’ve ever seen a pair of blue jeans, you’ve seen a bartack stitch. […]
Sewing Basics
Seam Allowances and Finishing Edges
What is a seam allowance? Why is it important? The seam allowance is the extra space between the stitched seam and the raw edge of the fabric. […]
Sewing Basics
Hem Chiffon or Other Delicate Fabrics
Finishing off chiffon fabric can be tricky. Anyone who has sewn with it before will probably tell you that it slips all over the place, that it snags sometimes, that it can get away from you, and that it frays badly. The focus of this particular article is on finishing the edges. […]