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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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.
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.
Patch Pocket with Flap
This easy demo will take you through the process of adding a patch pocket with a flap and snap closure. You can skip the flap and snap if you just want to see how to sew a patch pocket by itself.
Sleeve Placket
Making a sleeve with a buttoned cuff? Your pattern might have a separate sleeve placket for finishing the raw edges of the sleeve opening. You will want to watch this video for an easy step-by-step demonstration about how to sew a sleeve placket.
Sewing a Muslin
One way to get well fitting, custom looking garments, is to sew a muslin before sewing the real thing. This is a great way to get a perfect fit and do a test run of new sewing techniques. See the process in creating a muslin with this tutorial.
Turning a Fabric Tube
If you find yourself avoiding skinny fabric tubes because you're frustrated trying to turn them right side out, you're not alone. But there's hope because this video offers four different techniques that will get even the skinniest fabric tube turned right side out in no time.
Lengthen a Hem
If your garments are too short, you can do this alteration to extend the length for a better fit. This demonstration is done with pants but can be applied to shirts, sleeves, and skirts.