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
A crucial sewing skill for upholstery designs, home décor, and clothing is gathering fabric. The gathering stitch can be used to provide ruffles and ornamental finishing to a variety of sewing projects, as well as to give a garment shape. One of the quickest and most popular techniques is machine gathering, which I’ll walk you … Read more
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
Readers frequently ask me what sewing machine feature I couldn’t live without. Given the abundance of bells and whistles on contemporary sewing machines, this is a challenging subject. A machine with hundreds of stitch options, embroidery, drop-in bobbins, automatic buttons, automatic needle threaders (this is a close second), and the list goes on and on … Read more
Do you want to be a fashion designer? Maker of vibrant quilts? A good sewing machine will improve your tailoring, even if all you want to do is go beyond simple needlework and thread. But how can you pick the best model for your at-home sewing needs when there are so many on the market? … Read more