Whether you are sewing clothes or making other crafts, having the right materials and fabric is important. While certain fabrics may look similar, they have different properties and quality you need to consider when, for example, deciding whether to use polyester vs cotton. Both polyester and cotton are popular fabrics when it comes to creating […]
The Best Sewing Machine for Kids: How to Get Them Started
Sewing is a valuable life skill and a creative outlet, and kids are never too young to start learning the basics. But the young sewers in your household will need an age-appropriate machine to work on. The best sewing machine for kids is easy to operate and gives young people plenty of room to flex […]
Hat Embroidery Machine for Beginners: Tools To Create Unique Hat
“Oh wow, your hat’s so unique. Where’d you get it?” No one will expect you to say that you made it yourself. As soon as they find out, you’ll be showered with exclamations of “Really?” and “That’s so cool!” and “Can you decorate a hat for me?” Custom-embroidered hats and material in general have recently […]
Comfort and Convenience For Time Well Spent
If you are enjoying your embroidery hobby, then odds that you are spending a lot of time either at your computer finding resources and working on patterns or in your stitching space creating your projects. I’ve been reading about ergonomics lately and have learned a lot. I know it may sound strange to discuss ergonomics […]
Stabillzers: The Foundation to Every Successful Embroidery Project
I know we have discussed stabilizer for machine embroidery before, but now that we have covered the basics, it’s time to look a little more closely at the various types of stabilizers and their uses. The right stabilizer is essential to having your finished project look its best. But not every stabilizer is right for […]
Next Steps to a Custom Crafted Look: Finding and Fitting Your Pattern
Step 2: Finding Your True Size If you tend to be able to fit in most clothes off the rack, then a standard pattern without alterations may work for you. You can also avoid having to make complicated fitting adjustments by choosing patterns with simple designs that aren’t intended to fit closely to the body. […]
How To Use A Seam Guide On A Sewing Machine
When sewing any material, it is necessary to keep the seam together in a straight and even manner. If one seam ends up being wider than the other, then the material skews and the clothing will never fit. The seam guide anyway, will help ensure consistent stitching. If you want to make consistent sewing, then […]
Sewing Seams and Seam Finishes 2
A continuation of the techniques in Seams 1 with illustrations that show you how to do a greater variety of seams. Strap seam is used for decoration. Plain seam is made and pressed open. On the right side, baste a strip of material with edges turned in, and edge stitch both sides. Braid and other trimmings may also […]