Understanding the Sewing Pattern Cutting Layout
One part of sewing pattern directions that often gets ignored is the cutting layout section. This is where…
Do you Cut Patterns on the Right or Wrong Side of the Fabric?
Sewing is a very detail-oriented hobby. In every step you take to get a project done, there are…
Fabric 101: Crepe de chine
Crepe de chine fabric is a sleek, matte fabric with a beautiful drape. It is named for having…
How to Iron Clothes Without Burning Them
If you’re like me and start getting into sewing, you’ll suddenly find that you’re ironing a whole lot…
7 Tips to Press Polyester Seams and Creases Without Melting Them
Polyester is everywhere nowadays. A vast majority of commercial clothing is made out of polyester and a lot…
Fabric 101: Organza
Organza is a sheer fabric with a very stiff drape. Organza is often used as an overlay layer…
Can you Steam Clothing to Clean it?
I recently bought a handheld steamer to make it easier to de-wrinkle and take better care of my…
Fabric 101: Shirting
Shirting is a category of fabric that is used to make standard button-up shirts and similar-weight garments. It’s…
Is a Steamer as Effective as an Iron: Which is Better?
Do you hate ironing too? Well maybe hate is too strong a word, but I find it tedious…
Fabric 101: Charmeuse
Charmeuse is a satin fabric characterized by being sleek and elegant. It is shiny on one side and…