Decide on the length and placement of the bar tack; ½” (1.3cm) is a standard length, so use this as a starting point. Starting at one end...
What is it? Belt loops
Belt loops, also called belt carriers, are loops placed at the waistline of a garment to hold your belt in place. Topstitched belt loop...
What is it? a bar Tack
A bar tack is a set of close, dense zigzag stitches used to reinforce stress points of a garment. It will look like a thick, straight bar o...
Apply a Purchased Applique by Machine
Decide where to place the appliqué. Hand baste it in place before sewing permanently, or use a fabric glue or the adhesive backing to sec...
Apply a Purchased Applique by Hand
Place the appliqué where you want it and hand baste. Some purchased appliqués will come with an adhesive backing. If yours does, read the di...
What is it? Blanket stitch
Blanket stitch is a hand stitch used for finishing a raw edge. It’s called blanket stitch because originally this type of stitch was used to...
Make your own bias tape
Prewash your fabric (page link) and press it flat. To get an idea of how much fabric you’ll need, 1 yard (0.9 meters) of 60″-wide (150cm)...
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