The Sewing Directory
网页The Sewing Directory is a free resource for hobby sewists, packed with hundreds of sewing projects, expert technique guidesand sewing features. Our directoryallows stitchers to locate online retailers and local sewing shops/sewing schools. Facebook-fTwitterInstagramPinterest. Get Started.
Free sewing projects and patterns - The Sewing Directory
网页Load More. Browse hundreds of free sewing projects and patterns on the Sewing Directory. Includes bag making, dressmaking, fat quarter projects, sewing for the home, projects for children, patchwork & quilting and much more.
A Beginner’s Guide to Making Your Own Clothes
网页1. Claire Shaeffer’s Fabric Sewing Guide is a great encyclopaedic guide to the selection, wear, care and sewing of all fabric types. 2. Sewing 101 – Workshop in a Book starts at the beginning from choosing tools to learning techniques and comes with a DVD. 3. The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction by Christine Hayes is an essential …
Walking Foot Guide - The Sewing Directory
网页The Walking foot, (also referred to as Even feed, or Dual feed foot) is a presser foot that helps prevent multiple layers of fabric slipping when they are sewn together. It is commonly used for quilting, but is also useful for bag making and when sewing slippery fabrics. The walking foot works by having it’s own set of feed dogs.
Sewing Machine Needles Guide - The Sewing Directory
网页The size of a needle is calculated by its diameter, thus a 90 needle is 0.9mm in diameter. Within the different sewing needle sizes are different types of specialist sewing machine needles used for sewing particular fabrics. Natural materials i.e. cotton, linen, wool, cotton jersey you will need to use a ‘sharp’ needle.
Hand Sewing Needles Guide - The Sewing Directory
网页They come in sizes 5 to 10. Chenille. Chenille needles resemble tapestry needles and have a large eye with a sharp point, useful for hand embroidery with thicker threads on linen. They come in sizes 16 to 24. Crewel. Crewel needles made of hardened steel are especially suitable for fine embroidery and sewing.
How to cross stitch - The Sewing Directory
网页First, iron the Aida fabric if it has become creased (by ironing the back of the cross stitch design). If there are any marks on the Aida fabric, gently hand-wash the area in lukewarm water. Cut out a circle of cardboard (approximately 2 mm thick) by drawing around the outer edge of the smallest hoop and put to one side.
Sewing Techniques - The Sewing Directory
网页The Sewing Directory is a free resource for hobby sewists, packed with hundreds of sewing projects, expert technique guides and sewing features. Our directory allows stitchers to locate online retailers and local sewing shops/sewing schools.
Learn to Sew - The Sewing Directory
网页Below is a selection of links to help guide you in sewing with different types of fabric. Sewing with taffeta. Sewing with leather. Sewing with silk. Sewing with chantilly lace. Sewing with satin. Sewing with vinyl/laminated cotton/faux leather. Sewing with knits. Sewing with felt.
Ultimate Sewing Thread Guide - The Sewing Directory
网页Visit these retailers for a wide range of different sewing and embroidery threads or search our Directory category for threads: Just Sew Penrith. Simply Haberdashery. Jaycotts. Sew Essential. This ultimate sewing thread guide teaches you about the different types of thread and when to use them.