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Type of Sewing Machine Stitches, Dressmaking
Modern domestic sewing machines, come with many different stitch settings. Yet when learning how to sew, the only 2 stitches you need to know are straight and zig-zag stitch. Many machines have decorative stitches, some can also be used to over-lock edges. For more stitches see “20 Basic Sewing machine stitches”. Sewing Machine Settings Sewing Machines…
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How to Stop Fabric Fraying, Over-lock Edges
When sewing it is important to first stitch the edges of the fabric to stop it from fraying. This is called over-locking the edges and can be done with two types of stitches. How to overlock fabric edges for beginners guide Usually an over-locker sewing machine would be used to trim and stitch the edges…
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How to Sew a Hem for Beginners
A hem is when the edge of the fabric is folded and stitched. A hem is usually found at the bottom of skirts, trouser legs and sometimes sleeves. How to Hem Skirts, Trousers & Dresses Clothes are hemmed to finish the garment and to protect the bottom edges. To get a straight hem the fabric…
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Measure Body Dressmaking, Beginners Guide
When learning dressmaking, you only need to know three key body measurements. Additionally, it’s helpful to measure from the waist down to determine the length for a skirt hem or trouser leg. Where to Measure Body Sewing How to Measure Yourself To measure the areas below, use a tape measure that is neither too tight…
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How to Fit a Sleeve Like a Professional
When learning how to make clothes it can be tempting to sew a dress together, before fitting the sleeves. This can be fiddly and make it harder to fit the sleeves. Instead to fit the sleeves of a garment follow these step: Learn How to Add Ease, Gathers to Top of Sleeve Fitting Sleeve Cuff…
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How to Gather Fabric, Add Ease Dressmaking
When fabric is gathered, this is sometimes known as adding ease. Gathers need to be added to certain pieces of fabric when dressmaking to help it curve. For example when sewing a curved hem or fitting the shoulder of a sleeve. How to Add Ease Gathering There are many ways to add ease into a…
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Hand Stitches for Making Clothes, Beginners Guide
When sewing clothes together, sometimes sewers will use hand-stitch to stitch the pieces together first.This can make it easier to check all the pieces are matched correctly, before machine sewing them. See below videos and top-tips on how to hand-sew: How to Knot Thread into Fabric How to Stitch Running Stitch Running stitch also known…
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How to Sew in a Zipper Beginners Guide
Fitting zips can be tricky for for beginners. This post will show you how to fit a zip on a seam. Such as on the back seam of a dress, side of a skirt or on a zipped purse. Watch the video below for top tips on how to fit a zip. Including what sewing…
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How to Sew Hook and Eye
A hook and eye can be stitched onto a garment, such as blouse or dress. It is fastening that is often used to fasten necks and waistband closed. Sew on Hook and Eye Tip Tips For more sewing tips subscribe below:
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When to Iron, Dressmaking Beginners Guide
When sewing it is important to iron often. This will help clothes, cushions and bags look professional when finished. When to Iron Dressmaking? Below are areas that need to be ironed once stitched: How to Protect Fabric Ironing Always use a piece of cotton fabric to cover sewing before ironing. This stops fabric getting burned or…