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Fabric drop and leveling hems

Fabric drop and leveling hems

The importance of letting fabric drop and leveling hems.

Fabric drop and leveling hems

The importance of letting fabric drop and leveling hems.

Grain lines, resting and squaring fabric

Grain lines, resting and squaring fabric

Grain lines on fabric. How to measure and get them spot on!

Grain lines, resting and squaring fabric

Grain lines on fabric. How to measure and get them spot on!

Laying and cutting fabric

Laying and cutting fabric

Laying and cutting fabric. Some tips to make the most out of your fabric!

Laying and cutting fabric

Laying and cutting fabric. Some tips to make the most out of your fabric!

Nap and Pile | Cutting fabric in one-direction

Nap and Pile | Cutting fabric in one-direction

Have you ever run your hand over fabric and noticed the colour change and how it reflects light? Fabrics such as velvet have a distinct nap or pile and when...

Nap and Pile | Cutting fabric in one-direction

Have you ever run your hand over fabric and noticed the colour change and how it reflects light? Fabrics such as velvet have a distinct nap or pile and when...

Why should I test fabric for shrinkage?

Why should I test fabric for shrinkage?

Testing your fabric for shrinkage before you cut out your fabric with your sewing pattern will help you determine how much the fabric will shrink. Some fabric, especially synthetic blends,...

Why should I test fabric for shrinkage?

Testing your fabric for shrinkage before you cut out your fabric with your sewing pattern will help you determine how much the fabric will shrink. Some fabric, especially synthetic blends,...

Block fuse v's Piece fuse

Block fuse v's Piece fuse

'Block fuse' and 'Piece fuse' are terms that are used to explain how to fuse fabric to stabilise it before sewing. Piece fuse involves attaching interlining or interfusing to individual...

Block fuse v's Piece fuse

'Block fuse' and 'Piece fuse' are terms that are used to explain how to fuse fabric to stabilise it before sewing. Piece fuse involves attaching interlining or interfusing to individual...