Why Pressing Fabric Changes the Quality of Your Sewing
The last time you sewed, did you have a great result, and yet, when you gave it to the person it looked like it had been slept in? When I first started sewing, I thought all I had to do…
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Understanding Fabric Before You Sew the First Seam
It’s also important to understand your fabric before you even make that first stitch. Some of your early sewing problems are likely not related to the way you are sewing, but rather are due to the fabric not behaving as…
Straight Seams: The First Skill That Shapes Every Garment
When you first start using a sewing machine, it can be disconcerting to see the fabric slipping away from the line you’re trying to sew on. Some beginners seem to think the machine will do the work for them, pulling…
Why You Should Start Sewing with a Basic Bag
In the beginning, many people want to sew a garment: a dress, a jacket, or something else that has lining, shaping, and so on. This is natural, but if you want to learn how to sew, you need a project…