Wanting to add a slit to the bottom of a seam? This can be done with a quick alteration to your patterns and can be added to almost any seam. Give the bottom of your garments a little extra flare.
Slit Seam
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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.
Raise a T-Shirt Neckline
Tired of tugging up your T-shirts with a low neckline? Raise them up! This video will show you a basic alteration you can do to raise a t-shirt neckline.
Hem Gauge – Hemming Tricks
Hemming can be a time consuming process but this video gives you a few tricks to make the process faster and easier, using basting stitches or a hem gauge.
Continuous Thread Sewing
Continuous thread stitching (a.k.a. continuous dart) is a nifty sewing technique in which the sewing machine sews with the bobbin thread only to avoid doing a back stitch at one end. It's helpful when sewing darts in sheer fabric.
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.
French Piping
Piping can be used to finish edges for an elegant detail. Use this French seam method as a way to make those raw edges look finished so it looks beautiful on the garment's right and wrong side.
Matching Print on Patch Pocket
Matching your fabrics print design between the base fabric and a patch pocket is easier than you think. This easy trick works with any type of print and will make your projects look more professional.
Lace Hem Tape
If don't want your garments to look weighed down at the hemline, a great alternative to use is lace hem tape. This lace trim is a great way to hem lightweight fabrics while adding a pretty detail to the inside.