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So you’ve sewn your bias tape to your project but, how do you finish the ends? You can always opt for a quick straight seam however, if you’re looking for nicely finished ends that will lay flat, here are a couple of options to help. METHOD ONE – USING A RULER For this method, you’ll
Just starting out in your sewing practice and want to take your sewing to the next level? Today we’re sharing all about seam finishes for different fabrics to help reduce fraying and create a professional looking finish on your sewing projects. SEAM FINISHES FOR SEWING WITH KNITS Note that most knit fabrics like jersey, interlock,
Need fabric for your next sewing project? As a small business ourselves, we know that shopping small is more important than ever. To help you find beautiful, quality fabrics, we’ve teamed up with just a few of our favorite fabric shops to offer exclusive discount codes. FABRIC CODES Stone Mountain Fabrics – chalkandnotch20 for 20%
Want to create a frayed hem on your jeans? It’s super easy and a few simple steps will keep it from fraying too much. Whether you’re adding a frayed hem to existing jeans or creating one on a handmade pair like the Isle Jeans, here’s how to make it happen. GATHERING SUPPLIES To begin, you’ll
Is your machine having trouble sewing over thick fabrics or bulky seams? A seam jumper tool can help! This is a common issue when sewing patterns like the Den Jacket (shown in photos) or Isle Jeans, and here we’ll cover three ways to use a seam jumper (also known as a ‘Hump Jumper’). GATHERING SUPPLIES
If you are sewing with a lightweight or sheer fabric, an excellent option for a clean finish is to sew French seams. Find this technique used in our Wren and Sun Tote patterns. French seams are sewn twice, and the raw edges are enclosed inside the second stitching line. This technique prevents your fabric from fraying
One really important sewing skill is knowing how to attach a button to your garment! If you’re making our Evelyn, Fringe, or Wren you’ll need to sew on multiple buttons. There are 2 main ways to do this, by hand and by machine. In this sewing tip, we are going to demonstrate both methods. GATHERING
