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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seams are the lines of stitching which hold two pieces of fabric together. In general, we try sewing seams as inconspicuous as possible, and in most cases, as strong as possible. For this reason always make sure that you use good quality cotton for sewing seams. The types of seam we use depend on the strength […]