Hi again everyone. I've recently finished a new tutorial and I thought some of you might find it helpful.This tutorial is all about how to use a twin…Continue
Tags: double, needle, twin, tip, sewing
Started by Dommy T. Last reply by Dommy T May 18, 2017.
Hi,I thought I would add a discussion thread here to help more people learn this great stitch. This has been a popular tutorial for…Continue
Started by Dommy T. Last reply by Dommy T May 10, 2017.
Grab your rulerLine the ruler up with the line you want folded and pressedGrab your tracing wheelRun your tracing wheel down the ruler's edge where you want your fold. The tracing wheel "scores" your fabric without breaking fibers, simply "denting"…Continue
Tags: fabric, fold, ruler, tracing_wheel, scoring
Started by Susan. Last reply by Charissa Blattman Dec 20, 2012.
Want to know the secret to keeping your finely pleated trim and garment areas looking crisp and perfect for years? Use this simple tip and you’ll soon say: “Oh that’s how they made it look that way!” The above bodice is an 1873 reproduction made…Continue
Tags: Victorian, historical, reproduction, knife, bodice
Started by Susan Dec 5, 2012.
I use 2way tape on the back of the button place it on my markings and no longer do they slip when sewingContinue
Started by sylvia bell Aug 14, 2012.
I make weights to hold down fabric and patterns using sand. Fill snack size zip lock bags with sand then place that bag into another snack size bag for security. This allows you to cut down on (or eliminate) pinning, keeping the pattern true to…Continue
Tags: notion, notions, cutting, pattern, weights
Started by Arlene Hanna. Last reply by Kivia Brown Jul 16, 2012.
Sewing narrow fabric pipes is always a hassle, but I have finally made my peace with them. If I…Continue
Tags: pipes, fabric, techniques, tips, sewing
Started by camomma Jun 26, 2012.
place a piece of tape on sewing guide Continue
Tags: lines, straight, guide, sewing, learning
Started by Kivia Brown. Last reply by Terri Hiaumet May 15, 2012.
When my rotary blade gets too dull to use for cutting fabric,I use it for cutting rolls of wrapping paper for gifts. I havefound it works excellent Continue
Started by maryjo. Last reply by Arlene Hanna May 12, 2012.
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