Tips for Achieving Professional Looking Topstitching

Tips for Achieving Professional Looking Topstitching

One detail that really elevates your sewing job is topstitching. Straight, tidy stitches that highlight style lines and features and reinforce high-stress areas are the hallmark of well-made, durable clothing. Even while there can be a lot at risk (think contrast topstitching on jeans), there are a few pointers and techniques that can essentially ensure … Read more

Understanding Stitch Length and Width: Adjusting for Different Fabrics

Understanding Stitch Length and Width

Not every project calls for adjusting the length of the thread, but as you work with various materials and begin utilizing stitches for more than simply building, a few little tricks will come in useful. A little length goes a long way when using the modern machines, which can sew at speeds of up to … Read more

Mastering the Straight Stitch: Techniques and Troubleshooting

Mastering the Straight Stitch: Techniques and Troubleshooting

Even seams and clean stitching will look great on whatever you chose to sew. Naturally, this can be a little challenging when you’re just learning to sew. It’s possible that the machine you are using is new to you or that you do not yet own one. But don’t allow anything stop you from beginning … Read more

How to Prevent Needle Breakage: Troubleshooting Tips

How to Prevent Needle Breakage

No matter how much you love to sew, there are moments when the frustration is too much and you have to give up for the day. There are times when sewing seems to be fraught with difficulties, and you seem to spend more time troubleshooting your machine than actually sewing. Breaking needles on your sewing … Read more

Choosing the Right Needle for Knit Fabrics: Tips and Tricks

Choosing the Right Needle for Knit Fabrics: Tips and Tricks

We’ve been talking a lot about how frustrating sewing with knits can be, so hopefully that’s not depressing you too. I merely want to share these frustrating points with you so that you can steer clear of all the mistakes I’ve made with my own sewing technique over the years. Choosing the right needle is … Read more

Can I Sew Foam?

Can I Sew Foam?

Sometimes you might need to stitch cloth onto a piece of foam or foam onto a piece of fabric. In particular, flexible foam works well as a structural component for bags and as a protective covering for electronics. Foam is an excellent choice since it provides a sturdy base without burdening cloth with additional weight. … Read more