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.
Fabric Store Going Out of Business Sale
fundamentals
Rolling Fabric
Are you sick and tired of that beautiful jersey knit fabric curling and rolling at the edges? This tutorial will provide some tips to prevent fabric from rolling to make working with this type of fabric less of a headache.
Fabric Easing
Is pinning difficult because the fabric pieces are two different lengths? Don't worry! Our tutorial will show you how to ease pieces together to avoid puckers in your seams.
Seam Allowance Grading
Creating garments isn't just about sewing seams. The steps in between are just as important, like seam allowance grading. This tutorial covers what seam allowance grading is, why it's done, and how to do it.
Stabilizers 101
Dealing with a finicky fabric? Stabilizers are a great way to make sewing garments headache-free and get more professional results when sewing clothes. No matter the type of fabric, you can make stabilizers work for you. This video goes over the different types of stabilizers and how to use them.
Garment Hand Stitches
Getting into garment sewing? These are the 5 most common hand stitches you should know. They'll come in handy when only the needle and thread will do. Stitches covered are running stitch, back stitch, slip stitch, blind hem, and catch stitch.
Rotary Cutting 101
If you think scissors are a sew-er's best friend, then you haven't met the rotary cutter. This handy tool makes the cutting process fast for quilting and garment projects. This video will offer an overview and tips.
Sewing With Thick Layers
If you're getting frustrated with your sewing machine when attempting to sew through thick layers, check out this video for some handy tips in getting past the tough parts.
Repair a Damaged Seam
Repair those damaged seams with some easy hand sewing methods to make your items good as new. This video demonstrates two different methods depending on whether or not you have access to the inside of the seam.
Matching Prints
If working with large prints makes you nervous, then you'll want to check out this tutorial. We'll show you how easy it is to match your print design from seam to seam for a professional look.