It's hard to finish the raw edges on delicate fabrics with traditional methods. When this happens it's best to consider doing a French or Faux French seam to keep those raw edges neat and enclosed. Learn what these seams are and how to do them.
French Seam and Faux French Seam
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Sewing with Tulle
While tulle is a common fabric used in bridal sewing and cosplays, it can be a really tricky fabric to work with due to it's holey nature and shiftiness. Before tackling it, you'll want to check out this video for some handy tips.
Faux Flatlock Seam with Sewing Machine
Want to sew a flatlock seam but don't have a serger? This video will demonstrate how you can get a similar appearance by using your sewing machine. This is a great way to have a flatter, more professional appearance on your seams for garments made with knit fabrics.
Blind Hem for Knit Fabric
Sewing a nicer knit garment and don't want to weigh down the hem area with a standard hem. The blind hem is a great option to make the stitches hardly noticeable and can be done easily on your sewing machine. Watch this tutorial to see how to sew a blind hem specifically for knit fabric.
Shell Hem – Sewing Machine Stitch
The shell hem creates a delicate shell or scalloped edge to your knit garments. Using your sewing machine and a specific stitch you can easily add this to necklines, sleeves and hemlines for a special touch to your clothes.
Repairing a Sweatshirt Cuff
Tired of the cuffs on your sweatshirts and hoodies looking shabby due to holes or damage? You can repair your cuffs using the existing fabric to make it look almost as good as new. Fixing your cuffs is easy and will extend the life of your clothes.
Embroidering on Clothes
Hand embroidery can add a fun, unique detail to your clothes and it's actually very easy to do. Grab a design and watch this video to see an overview on how to get started embroidering on your clothes. Beginner friendly!
Fabric Store Going Out of Business Sale
Have you come across a fabric store fire sale because it's going out of business? Don't just go on a shopping spree, but make sure you're being strategic so that you get items that will be the most helpful in your sewing room. Professor Pincushion unboxes her knowledge on what she thinks are the best fabric store purchases in these situations.
Narrow Hemmer Presser Foot
Using a narrow hemmer presser foot to create a narrow hem or rolled hem on your sewing machine can make your sewing tasks easier. But this type of foot can be tricky to use. Watch this demonstration to see how it's done.
Understitch
The understitch is an important step in garment sewing. It's something you do whenever you have facings or linings used to finish a neckline or armhole and it helps keeps these on the inside of the garment for a neater appearance.