#MAKING CLOTHING FOR TWINITY ZIP#

When I switch back to the finer fabric I always get a new needle. If I take out a needle for lightweight fabrics to switch to a denim needle I don’t save the finer needle either. It’s amazing how much more smoothly things go after changing a needle.

Sometimes after 3 projects if I am just sewing cotton and sometimes after just one project if what I’m sewing is more difficult like denim or sequins. I would just use it until it broke but now I change my needle more frequently.

I used to sew with the same needle for weeks and weeks. Change that needleīeth from Beth Smith Textiles says: Change your sewing machine needle regularly.

Karen from Sew Little Time told us not to get sucked into buying all the expensive gadgets or machines, just start with the basics and get stuck in. This doesn’t take long and it’s better to adjust your fit before cutting. Sewing in Spain Instagrammer Suzy Roberts advised: Make a toile or a muslin (I use old sheets), at least of the bodice part if it is a dress. It’s perfect for all sizes of piping as well.ĭi is fab with zippers and has a whole tutorial on them here! 8. No teeth peeking out to spoil your clothes, no wobbly topstitching, stitch right next to the teeth for fly fronts and bags.

#MAKING CLOTHING FOR TWINITY ZIP#

You’ll be able to sew perfect zips without needing to open them to stitch past the zip pull. Don’t let zips be your nemesisĭi from Sew it With Di said her top tip was: Are zips your nemesis? If your clip-on zipper foot is wider at the back then buy an adjustable one that’s narrow all the way to the back. If you pull the thread in the opposite direction eventually the lint will be pulled back into things like the tension control. Machines are made for the thread to go in one direction and have ” lint catcher”. Cut it at the spool and pull the tail through the needle and toss it. The Quiet Needle let us know that: When you’re changing your thread on a sewing machine NEVER pull the last thread back through the machine. Your pattern envelope will usually give you suggestions of what fabrics work well for the type of garment you are making. As soon as I got my head around what worked best with what it began to make sense why my stiff cotton blouse just didn’t feel right. I used to always go for cotton because they are easy to work with but they just don’t work when a pattern needs drape, likewise, a drapey fabric wouldn’t work where you need more structure. Sally, a.k.a Secret Life of a Seamstress, says: Getting to know which fabric types work best for different garments was a massive game-changer for me. Remember that sewing is a creative process unique to you. This will save your frustration and build confidence in your sewing abilities. And by using a print, minor mistakes such as a wobbly seam are unlikely to show. Nicki at Away With The Faeries says: Start with a cotton print, as it’s not prone to slip or stretch when sewing. Pressing will not only set your stitches to make them more secure and long-lasting but will also ensure a lovely crisp and clean finish to your creations. I keep my iron set up right alongside my sewing machine so it is on hand between every seam I sew. Stacie from Notions of a Dressmaker says: If I could only give one piece of advice for a new sewist it would be this… Do not underestimate the importance of your iron! Failing to press your seams may seem like an easy way to save time, but I absolutely believe it’s the difference between your projects looking ‘home-made’ and expertly hand-made. It’s hard because you are keen to get to the construction phase, but it makes all the difference to a project. Suzy from Sewing in Spain said: Always take time over the preparation before you start sewing. Remember to keep them sharp and never use them to cut paper. Laura from The Quiet Needle told us: Have a dedicated pair of scissors for sewing and cutting fabric. That’s right, we’ve searched high and low to bring you some of the greatest beginner hints and tips and we’ve compiled them all into one handy guide for you. But we have scoured the internet for you and contacted some real-life dressmakers to ask them what the one thing that they wish they had known when they were starting out was. Want to make your own clothes but aren’t sure where to begin? We get it, sewing can be confusing.

Making clothing for twinity