What Happens if You Ignore the Grain When Cutting Fabric?
On every sewing pattern out there you’ll see this long, straight arrow with the word ‘grainline.’ When I…
How Much Fabric to Buy for that Sewing Project?
Of all the supplies you’ll need to assemble your next sewing project, the fabric is probably the most…
How to Transfer Sewing Pattern Pieces onto Fabric
Until you start to develop your own habits and workflow for tracing and cutting out pattern pieces from…
Fabric 101: Twill
Twill is a category of woven fabric that is known for its durable structure and diagonal weave pattern….
How to Know What Size You Are on a Sewing Pattern
Sewing pattern sizes are not the same as the sizes you purchase at a retail store. They are…
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…