Turn of cloth is familiar to most garment sewers and quilters. Whenever fabric is folded, some of its width is taken up by the fold. A fabric folded in half…
When you’re working with lightweight fabrics, a French seam is often the finish of choice. But if there’s a side-seam vent, you need a way to neatly end the seam…
I recently had some trouble achieving a neat finish when sewing a French seam on a synthetic crepe. After doing the first stitching pass with wrong sides together, I knew…
I drafted pieces off a 1935 Beyer's Modenblatt sheet and added seam alowances to create this halter dress. I went for a fabric as close to the print illustrated in…
French seams work best on sheer, lightweight fabrics. The narrower you make them, the more professional they look. Learn how to sew a French seam with this quick video tutorial.
Learn to sew French seams or lapped seams, two new seams for you to try.
Creating a gown for a beloved daughter living too many states away, with only two fittings in four months - Threads became my ally, from lessons on hand-rolled hems and French…
This top was made using Simplicity pattern # 4127, View C. I used a Georgette fabric that I purchased from a clearance table off season. I am somewhat self taught…
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