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.
Garment Hand Stitches
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Shorten Cuffed Sleeve
Save money from getting your cuffed sleeves altered by a tailor and do it yourself in a few easy steps. Shorten your Cuffed Sleeves with ease and all you need is your shirt, a few tools, and your sewing machine.
Gathering Fabric
This tutorial covers the sewing term gathering which is common in apparel and craft projects. When you need to add fullness or ruffles, gathering is a perfect option to help you get there. This technique is also used in order to ease fabric pieces together. Learn the correct way to gather for an elegant and balanced look.
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.
Gathered Ruffle
The gathered ruffle is a classic embellishment technique used in garments, craft projects and home decoration. Learn how to create it and some its different variations.
Sewing with Stripes
Seeing stripes? We provide some helpful tips in sewing with this type of fabric so you can match your design with ease. Even beginners can master working with striped fabric.
Garment Piping
If you love the look of seams embellished with piping, then you'll want to watch this tutorial as we show you how to incorporate it into any seam.
Skirt Ruffle Pattern
Finish that hemline with a ruffle. Our tutorial takes you through the process of creating a ruffle pattern for your basic skirt and also through the assembly of your ruffle.
Sleeve Lining
Watch our step by step tutorial on putting in a sleeve lining so you can tackle your own garments with confidence.
Skirt Yoke Assembly
Watch a demonstration on one way you can sew in a skirt yoke that would also incorporate a traditional waistband.