Sewing Q&A: Cutting Mats, Chain Sewing, & Elastic Thread
2023年7月7日 · Chain sewing is really quite satisfying to see a mound of pieces quickly piling up behind your presser foot. If you’re making multiples of the same item (cheerleader outfits, …
Stretching Yourself: Using Elastic Thread
2020年5月29日 · Learn how to use elastic thread to create shirring effects on lightweight fabrics like voile, linen, denim and silk. Find out how to wind, stitch, steam and secure the elastic …
S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G it! Everything you need to know about ... - ASG
2022年3月25日 · Elastic thread is a stretchable thread. Sewing parallel lines with elastic thread in the bobbin and matching fabric colored thread in the top creates a shirred look that can be …
ASG Sewing Blog – Page 19
2020年5月29日 · Building stretch into a garment is easy with this thin, stretchy strand and a little ingenuity. Sections of your project, like yokes, sleeves, cuffs, waistlines and bodices are all …
Sewing Swimwear – Tips of the Trade - ASG
2019年8月9日 · As you are sewing or serging, be sure the needle is directly on the seam line. If serging, engage the knife so the excess is trimmed off. If sewing, trim the excess after, close …
Fold-Over Elastic
2024年8月2日 · Fold the elastic, encasing the edge of your fabric, then stitch through all layers of elastic and fabric in one operation. Choose a stitch that can be centered so that it sews half on …
Sewing Q&A - ASG
2021年4月2日 · Thread needs to have clearance to pass freely through the eye of the needle and subsequently through the fabric layers you’re sewing. If the needle isn’t large enough to make …
Faux Fur PomPoms - asg.org
2023年12月1日 · Secure a pompom to an elastic hair band for a pony tail with panache. For a Velvet/Fur Tie. A length of black velvet cord and two pom-poms. one black. one white, equals …
All About Drawstrings - ASG
2022年5月13日 · Learn how to use drawstrings in various sewing projects, from hoodies to bags, and how to finish, reinforce and secure them. Find out the different types of drawstrings, …
Beyond the Basics: Serger Accessory Feet
2021年7月2日 · Learn about different special-function feet for your serger, such as elasticator, blindstitch, beading, piping, gathering and wavy edge feet. Find out how to choose, use and …