How To Sew With Crepe Fabric
If you’re a beginner, you may have heard that crepe is one of those fabrics that is difficult…
How to Sew With Denim Fabric
Some types of denim are quite easy to sew. If you’re dealing with a lightweight or even a…
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…
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 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…
9 Tips for Pressing Seams When Sewing Garments
Pressing seams is an incredibly important part of the sewing process. It’s one of those skills that can…
How to Press Armhole Seams (Beginner Sewing Skills)
When you begin sewing, there are some unexpected difficulties that you always run into. One of those is…
How to Press Gathers Without Crushing Them?
Gathers are a common technique used in sewing garments that you’ll see anywhere from skirt waistlines to puff…
Which Direction to Press Seams and Darts When Sewing?
As you are sewing your first garments together, you know how important it is to make sure all…