Sewing 101: lingerie stitch
For things like stretch lace, where you’ll often be sewing it on top of the hem, you don’t want the stitching to show. Lingerie Stitch I like to use a lingerie stitch in this case. It looks like a...
View ArticleHow to Fake a Coverstitch with a Twin Needle – DIY Sewing Technique Tutorial
Take a look at the hem of most t-shirts and you’ll see what’s called a coverstitch or coverhem. Most people assume that this is done by a serger. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Some higher...
View ArticleSewing 101: Serger Tips
Sewing first vs. serging first There is some argument about this in the sewing community, and I think it depends mostly on what you’re sewing and personal preference. When in doubt, experiment, and...
View ArticleHow to Hide Serger Thread Tails – DIY Sewing Technique Tutorial
You can’t backstitch with a serger, so you might be left wondering what to do with that little thread tail. There are several ways of dealing with it, I recommend looking at your manual and seeing what...
View ArticleSewing 101: What’s a serger?
A serger is a specialized sewing machine. Sometimes it’s called an overlock machine. It will generally use 4 threads and 2 needles. There are some machines that can also use 5 threads, and most...
View ArticleHow to Sew a Ruffled Hem the Easy Way – DIY Fashion Tutorial
Making a ruffle (aka gathering) is a basic sewing technique that you can use a million different ways once you know how to do it. There are a lot of ways to ruffle or gather. In this tutorial, I create...
View ArticleHow to Insert a Snap – DIY Fashion Tutorial with video
Here’s my newest tutorial video – inserting snaps with the handy dandy Snapsource SnapSetter Tool. This one’s a quickie! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are lots more tutorials...
View ArticleHow to Sew Knit & Stretch Fabrics with a Standard Sewing Machine – DIY...
This tutorial will show you how to sew stretch and knit fabrics with a regular sewing machine. People often make the mistake of thinking they can’t work with knits if they don’t have an overlock...
View ArticleHow to Hem Knit & Stretch Fabrics – DIY Fashion Tutorial Video
Does your hem get wonky and wobbly when you sew stretch fabrics? This tutorial will show you how to get a nice flat hem. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are lots more tutorials...
View ArticleQuick Tip: What’s the difference between a ballpoint needle and a stretch...
Is there even a difference? The answer is yes. I tend to use them interchangeably, but the stretch needles do have some benefits for the extra stretchy fabrics like lycra/spandex. Both types have a...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between knit fabrics and woven fabrics?
As a seasoned seamstress, I tend to take it for granted that people know the difference between a knit and woven fabric, but plenty of people don’t. As evidenced by the questions I get at least once a...
View ArticleHow to Use a Serger – Sewing Tutorial
In this video, I’ll demonstrate some basic serger tips and tricks on the Reliable Dreamstitcher 787. Learn how to thread a serger the “cheater” way! Discover the secret to hiding your thread tails!...
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