Sewing Solution and Techniques: Basic Sewing Techniques

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How to Apply Bias Binding - Method 1

Unfold one side of the bias tape, and press that edge open. Pin the unfolded side of the bias tape to the raw edge of the piece that you ...

Binding refers to wrapping fabric around the edge of another piece of fabric to finish the edge. The binding is topstitched , edgestitched ...

If you are using the sew-through type of boning, follow the same steps as above, cutting the boning pieces shorter than each seam by ¾” (...

In this example, I’m using the type of boning that comes in the fabric casing. I am applying the boning to the lining of the bodice, so the...

Boning is a narrow strip of plastic or metal sewn into seams or casings used to build structure and support into garments. It’s called boni...

It’s easy to replace facings with binding. Trim off the full seam allowance around the neckline, and follow one of the two methods above ...

This is a fast and easy way to apply bias tape. If your fabric is slippery, or if you’re concerned you will miss catching the other side ...

Bias doesn’t fray! If you look closely at the edges of bias, you’ll see the woven fibers crossing each other at an angle. Try pulling on on...

Bias refers to the bias direction or the diagonal grain of the fabric. Just as the grain line runs parallel to the selvedge, the bias run...

Basting is temporary stitching used to secure two or more layers of fabric together. It’s used to line up the layers of fabric before sewin...

Thread a handsewing needle with thread and tie a knot in the end. If you’re basting as a marking method, double the thread so it’s eas...

Tips + Notes When machine backstitching, if you don’t want visible backstitches at the ends of your stitching, you can “zero stitch” ...

Backstitching refers to two different types of stitching, depending on whether it is done by hand or by machine. Backstitching by machine i...

Find the backstitch function on your sewing machine. Most modern machines have a backstitch button that has to be pressed down to keep the m...

Thread a handsewing needle with thread. Tie both ends of the thread in a knot so you’re working with a doubled thread. In the demonstratio...

An abutted seam is a flat seam used to join two layers of fabric without overlapping them. Instead the two layers are butted close to ...