The word "nap" keeps popping up on those patterns but what exactly does it mean? Nap is related to the fabric pile which gives the fabric texture but it also means you have to be careful when cutting it out. This tutorial will give some tips so that you can treat this beautiful fabric right.
Fabric Nap
Basic Video
Sewing Machine Cleaning
Learn some simple steps you can take in order to clean and take care of your sewing machine to keep it running smoothly.
Tips for Sewing with Swimwear – Spandex Fabric
Sewing with swimwear fabric can be a pain in the neck because it's both stretchy and slippery. But don't let that stop you from using it. Watch this video to see some tips on how to make working with this type of fabric easier.
Buttonhole on Stretch Fabric
Avoid a wavy buttonhole on stretchy fabric. This demonstration offers two different methods to make sure your buttonholes end up nice and flat even when sewn on tricky fabric like knit.
Pattern Projection Part 3 – Patterns and Cutting
Once you have your projector setup and calibrated, what's the next step? It's time to choose patterns and cut our your fabric. This video provides tips for choosing your patterns and how to make cutting easier.
Projection Pattern Sewing – Projector Calibration
With a DIY pattern projection setup making sure the pattern scale is accurate is essential. Learn how to calibrate your projector using our free file for proper calibration.
Projection Pattern Sewing – Equipment & Setup
If you've ever been interested in attempting sewing pattern projection but don't want to spend almost $1000 for the kit, consider trying a DIY setup for under $150. This video is 1 of 3 in a series and focuses on specific equipment used and how to set it up.
Sewing Machine Couching
Want to do decorative sewing with corded trim? This is called couching and it's easy to do on your sewing machine even if you don't have a special presser foot. This demo shows you how.
Top 6 Favorite Sewing Tools – Outside of the Standard Ones
Want to know what other sewing tools might be worth adding to your sewing tool kit? Check this video for my favorites outside of the normal standard tools. These ones come in handy for those that do a lot of garment sewing.
Print on Fabric
Using your home printer, you can print images and graphics on fabric to create your own unique textile prints. This video shows you how to do it to guarantee a good quality print on fabric.