What is Selvage in Sewing

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Sewing is a great way to explore your creativity by making garments and creations that are uniquely yours. Sewing continues to be a trendy hobby because of the incredible versatility and creative challenges it provides to sewers. If you wish to boost your sewing skills, it will be beneficial for you to know what selvage … Read more

How to Sew Letters on Fabric

mother teaching her daughter how to use sewing machine

Sewing is a hobby that provides people with excellent creative options for making clothes, bedding, curtains, and other items that add a bit of personal flair to the home. You can take your sewing creations even further and make them stand out more by sewing letters on the fabric. Imagine adding a letter to a … Read more

How to Set Tension on a Sewing Machine

closeup women sewing on a machine

A sewing machine offers a gateway into a world of unique and creative clothing and home furnishings. Many people love to sew because of the versatility that it provides. In addition, it is often a cheaper option than buying clothes; it makes it possible for the maker to create an outfit that is one-of-a-kind and … Read more

How to Cut Satin Fabric Without It Fraying

How to Cut Satin Fabric Without It Fraying

Pretty Satin Satin is a delicate, drapey fabric with a silky touch and glossy finish. It is a favorite for formal wear. But this dream fabric can be a nightmare to work with, especially if the material starts to fray. Even worse are the delicate, sigh-worthy satin ribbons—a beautiful accessory for almost anything. One wrong … Read more

How To Sew In Wig Clips

How To Sew In Wig Clips

You’ve just received your new wig, and it looks great! Now, if only you can find a way to keep it securely in place all day. Wig clips offer one solution. They provide sturdy support to help you keep your secret to great hair. Clips make it easy to remove your wig quickly and easily. … Read more

How To Sew A Patch On A Backpack

How To Sew A Patch On A Backpack

If you’ve never learned how to sew a patch onto a backpack before, it might seem intimidating. It is a task worth remembering, though, because sewing is more secure than using adhesives. A stitched bond won’t weaken over time. Once you know how to attach a patch to a backpack, you’ll realize it’s simpler than … Read more

How To Sew A Hidden Pocket In A Jacket

How To Sew A Hidden Pocket In A Jacket

Having a secret pocket is just as much fun for adults as it is for children. There is no reason, though, to pay tons of cash for a premade version. Read on and learn how to make a secret pocket in your jacket. What Is a Hidden Pocket? A hidden pocket is one that is … Read more

How To Sew A Bra Into A Backless Dress

How To Sew A Bra Into A Backless Dress

Every year designers come up with a cute range of strappy tops and dresses. Many of these should be worn without a bra, leaving those women who need one without support. With this DIY, that’s about to change. Today you’ll learn how to sew a bra into a backless dress and prevent unsightly straps from … Read more

How to Make Sewing Patterns

Sewing Patterns

Sewing alone can be a challenging task, but sewing without a guide can be even more difficult and for some of us with less experience, impossible. Patterns in sewing are the predetermined and pre-measured guides to lead our needle along the path to sewing success. Often these patterns are premade otherwise known as pre-graded patters … Read more

How to Set Up a Sewing Machine

How To Set Up a Sewing Machine

I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re reading this article, you are trying to set up a sewing machine. You’re likely a novice just trying to figure all of this stuff out, and that’s 100% okay! Hopefully, this little, instructional article will help you along the way. Just to clarify, the purpose of … Read more