Reading Sewing Patterns can be daunting, but understanding all the lines and markings will help you to produce better fitting garments. When I was learning commercial pattern cutting and design, I quickly to realised the significance of understanding and interpreting sewing patterns. My own patterns were scantily marked, because I was the only one who … Read more
The Importance of Sewing Accurate Seams and Stitching Whatever you decide to sew, your project will benefit from neat stitching and even seams. Of course, this is a bit difficult when you first learn to sew. Maybe you don’t yet own a machine, or the one that you are using is new to you. However, don’t … Read more
Use a Sewing Machine to Sew Buttons on Securely I recommend that you practise hand attaching buttons before you try it on the machine! This will help in working out placement, and getting used to the correct tension and stitch pattern. Sewing by hand means that you can see exactly where the button should go, … Read more
