Four basic stitches can get you through almost any type of hand-sewing repair. If you haven’t sewn before, you may want to practice a bit to develop the ability to stitch evenly in a straight line. * Backstitch: Viewed from the top, backstitching appears as a continuous line of even stitches; viewed underneath, the stitches are [...] [...]
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Hand-knit sweaters and most sweaters made to look hand-knit can be mended quite smoothly when they’ve been badly frayed or snagged. Many good sweaters are even sold with a bobbin of yarn attached. Test for needle sizes by slipping needles into the existing stitches — the body is usually knitted on a needle that is [...] [...] Taking in or letting out a pair of pants can make all the difference in the fit, and you don’t need a tailor to do the job. Use this technique on men’s pants and some women’s pants. Tools: seam ripper, scissors, fabric marker or pencil, straight pins, needle, sewing machine. Materials: pants, thread. Time: 1/2 to 1 hour. Men’s [...] [...] Before you start a hemming project, consider these tips: * Before hemming a skirt, dress, or pants, let the garment hang for a day on a hanger to allow the fabric to settle. * You can often steam out small puckers at the top edge of a hem. Don’t redo a slightly puckered hem until you’ve tried [...] [...] How to use a sewing machine? Seems simple, right? Well, the purpose of this site is to guide those from beginners to the expert on all sewing related things. It can be a little confusing with so many brands of sewing machines available today. There are, however, a few basics tips and standards when it [...] [...] |
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