Marking your fabric pieces correctly is just as important as cutting out your fabric pieces accurately. More times than not, patterns have important circles, triangles or other markings and each convey a different type of information.
Marking Fabric
Tag: marking
Pattern Layout
Learn the correct way for laying out your pattern pieces, using your guide inside the pattern envelope.
Marking Tools
An essential tool for anyone who sews is the dressmaker chalk and fabric marker. Marking one fabric pieces is important as it is a visual guideline you can use to line up pieces or make sure things are even.
Finish a Project
You think you're done with that new project. There's always some cleanup to do before a project is totally done. Don't forget to check for thread strands, basting stitches and your markings. Don't leave any loose threads!
Shank Button
The shank button is a button in which the button sits on top of a metal shank. This is a button that needs to be sewn on by hand and they come in many different sizes and shapes.
Twill Tape Waistband
Professor Pincushion demonstrates how to sew in the twill tape in order to create a clean looking waistband for your project. This same technique can also be used with satin ribbon.
Laptop Sleeve
Learn how to create a customized laptop sleeve that's fashionable and protective of your laptop. Using just half yard pieces, you can create a unique holder that also utilizes the technique of reverse applique.
Drawstring Elastic Waistband
A good alternative to the waistband is a drawstring elastic one. You can use this method for most patterns that have an elastic waistband and give an extra little touch to your garments.
Button Loop
If you're adding buttons to your project, consider pairing it with a button loop instead of the buttonhole. It'll give your project a unique look.