Articles tagged: "sewing pattern"

1: Pressing: Look Professional and Put-Together

You may find the seam board helpful when pressing seams in collars, in hard to get at corners, or when pressing any seam that should be pressed open and very smooth before turning to the inside.

2: Choosing The Right Underlining Fabric

AN UNDERLINING of firm, lightweight, pre-shrunk fabric is used to back a section of a garment, or the complete garment, depending on design and fabric. Most fabrics, such as soft silks, matt jersey, wool jersey, woolens, lace, fine cottons, linen and knit fabrics, should be underlined for good fit and shape retention.

3: The Steps To Making Sewing A Breeze

This article will help you to understand the essentials you need before you can be on your way to sewing with ease.

4: Dressmaking Patterns Explained

Patterns are made to conform with certain standard measurements. Allowance is made for ease or fullness at bust, across shoulder, at waistline, hip and upper arm. The amount of fullness depends on the type of fabric used.

5: Qualities of Fabrics Explained

Fabrics are ever new and an inspiration to one who sews. Each year, new developments in synthetic fibers and in the blending of synthetic and pure fibers offer many exciting variations in textures and designs.