Second hand fabric is mostly unused fabric, but it probably sat in someone’s stash for a long time, so there may be some stains, holes, or just a weird shape. If It can be damaged or problematic, why would you bother with it, you ask? Well, you’ll find second hand fabrics of different sizes, weights, […]
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Sustainable Shopping for a sewist Sewing doesn’t need to be an expensive hobby. I’ve listed a few specific places in Sydney, where I search for a cheap sewing supplies, but please, look beyond that and search on your continent/ country/ city for shops and centres with similar mission. For a low cost you provide support
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Prewashing is one of the sewing preparations steps before we get to the sewing itself. To prewash means that you wash your fabric, dry and iron first, before you cut out a pattern pieces and sew it all together. Wash and dry your fabric as you would wash and dry a garment from it. Why is
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Every sewing course should begin with safety rules where it’s explained how to work with tools and machines in the safest way. Turning the machine off when you’re changing the needle, adjusting the speed of sewing, using a finger guard or clapper are some of the safety practices we can prevent injuries with. Sewing safety rules:
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You can sew anything if you prepare your fabric, adapt the machine needle, choose the right presser foot and machine settings. For enjoyable sewing experience with rayon prewash the fabric, press and starch before cutting. Use plenty of weights and pins and cut on a single layer. Put a universal or microtex needle into your
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Match seams at the first attempt every time with these easy steps. Press the seams, pin through the seam stitching and on both sides of the seam. Check your pinning before sewing to avoid seam ripping. Straight pins or fork pin You probably have the straight pins in your sewing kit and they work perfectly
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