To press garments successfully, you need these basic items: A steam iron of high quality. Pressing cloths, like a piece of calico, hold moisture and are best for pressing medium to heavyweight fabrics. Muslin is semi-transparent and is suitable for pressing delicate fabrics. A tailor’s ham has an oval shape with curved sides. It is …
Staystitch just inside the seamlines of the curves of the centre panel. Clip into the seam allowances at regular intervals. With the clipped edge on top, pin the side panel to the clipped edge, right sides together, matching markings. Stitch on the seamline with the clipped seam on top. Backstitch at the beginning and …
Bias strips are bands of fabric that are cut on the true bias (at an angle of 45 degrees). They have many uses, ranging from hemming, piping, and cording, as well as binding necklines and ruffles. Place a sewer’s ruler on the wrong side of the fabric at a 45-degree angle. Draw lines wide enough …
All cornered seams need reinforcement at the right angle to strengthen them. This can be achieved by using small stitches between 1 and 1.5 mm and for about 2 cm on either side of the corner. To join an inward corner seam with an outward corner or straight edge, stitch just inside the seamline for …
Hello, everyone! Overedge seams are very narrow and never more than 6 mm wide. It is used in garments that must have a minimum bulk. A zigzag or an overlock (serger) stitch is used for most overedge seams. Hairline seam: The hairline seam can be used for collars, cuffs, and facings. This seam is stitched …
Requirements Polycotton fabric for the pocket lining Denim/Jeans machine needles Topstitching thread Constructing the pocket Cut the pocket sections out. Fold the pocket lining, right sides together on the foldline, and press. Neaten the curved edge of the hip panel with overlocking. Pin the wrong side of the hip panel to the right side …
Hello Everyone! I made these swimsuits as samples to demonstrate to my students the various techniques that are involved in making swimsuits. The patterns are all self-drafted. In order to have a great-looking swimsuit, you have to do the following: Use quality Spandex/Lycra with a four-way stretch. Always use quality swimwear lining or power mesh. …
It is always best to reinforce the shoulder seams of knit (stretchy) garments to prevent them from losing shape. Below are four of several methods that can be used to reinforce shoulder seams. All shoulder seams in this tutorial are reinforced on the wrong side of the back bodice. Cotton tape reinforced seam. I …
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