Taking accurate body and pattern measurements require measuring tools. To make sure you get the best fit, take your time and measure often and accurately. Yardstick – is for general marking and for measuring fabric grain line when layout the pattern. It should be made of smooth …
Pressing is an important step when sewing. It’s essential to press at each stage during construction to ensure a perfectly finished garment. Keep your pressing equipment close to your sewing machine to remind yourself to press after each step. When you press your material, you should move the iron very little when it is in …
When purchasing cutting tools, cheaper is generally not better. You want to invest in good quality scissors or shears to cut accurately, save time and frustration. Invest in a pair of all-steel, chrome-plated shears for heavy-duty cutting. The lighter shears with stainless steel blades and plastic handles are satisfactory for less-frequent sewing or light-weight fabrics. …
Sewing machines have a variety of available accessories to perform different projects. The zipper foot and buttonhole attachment fit any machine. However for most attachments, it’s important to know if your machine has a high shank, low shank or slanted shank. The shank is the distance from the attachment screw to the bottom of the …
Are you looking for marking tools for sewing? If you’re a sewist, you know that precision is key to creating beautiful, professional-looking garments and projects. And to achieve that precision, you need to be able to make accurate markings on your fabric. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best marking tools for sewing, …