Look at this lovely hand-embroidered tablecloth I found at a yard sale! It had a few stains so I dyed it. The finished result was blotchy (I should have taken photos...hindsight is 20/20) so I used some Dylon Pre-dye. This is what it looks like now, softly shaded tones of warm beige & gray. Now I'm pressing it. The best way to press hand embroidery or any irregular texture is with a bristled cloth or pad. I happened to find one of those at a yard sale too! Use like you would a press cloth. Eventually I'll post what I'm turning this tablecloth into. I'm embroiled in embroidery! . . . #vintagelinens #embroidery #vintagetextiles #yardsalefinds #creativeprocess #thrifted #sewing #dyeing #vintage #sewingtechniques #slowfashion #whateverworks #sewingprocess #handsewing #handembroidery #drawnthread #drawnthreadwork #warmbeige #textileart #vintagecotton #drawnthreadembroidery (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRu68gL8MJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Mastering Fabric Pressing Techniques for Sewing Success
Learn the art of fabric pressing for sewing with this comprehensive guide.
Discover the crucial difference between pressing and ironing, and how each technique impacts your sewing projects.
From understanding the proper tools required to mastering the up-and-down motion of pressing, this guide covers it all.
Explore essential tips, such as the use of pressing cloths and tailor's hams, to achieve professional results in your garments.
Elevate your sewing skills and ensure well-made creations by incorporating proper fabric pressing techniques into your workflow.
Explore a step-by-step tutorial of a sewing technique we've mastered at Owncrafting. Join us in the world of crafting and share your sewing journey with fellow crafters. Let's sew, learn, and create together! 🌟📸
🎉Yay! Attended a sewing workshop at #TheFashionBox; learned some really important sewing skills and techniques followed by completing an invisible zip make up bag. Such a calm and welcoming environment, everyone left smiling with their lovely bags in hand ☺️🎉✨. #sewing #sewn #sevensisters #London #zipperfoot #dressmaking #patterncutting #workshops #happydays #progress #growth #sewingtechniques #perfecttechnique #invisiblezipper #investinginthefuture https://www.instagram.com/p/ByfqPApBEmf/?igshid=14pcpvsmialuu
So this is what a seam looks like when it’s been felled. Essentially, you cut one side of the seam allowance down to about half the width and you fold the other side over the small side and use a felling stitch to encase the raw edges. It’s super time consuming, but as you can see, the end result is worth it. Especially with fabrics that fray easily like this brocade. #seamstress #seamstresslife #seamstressonduty✂️ #seamstressofinstagram #costume #cosplay #chroniclesofnarnia #narnia #whitewitch #jadis #icequeen #villainlife #villain #villainous #sewingtechniques #sewinglesson #couturefinishing https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo3af5nRqP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pvpue8lf0bq2
My favourite shirt: The Box Shirt with rolled edges inspired by @hermesbymargielaarchive Of course mine isn’t hand rolled it’s machine rolled using a Jenome 6234XL more details on the website Journal, link in bio #tmaboxshirt #tmasewingpatterns #sewingpatterns #sewingtechniques #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #slowfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca6uhrFsTHS/?utm_medium=tumblr
A few years back I tried shirring, it was a disaster. Recently @kmakesthings did a few garments using the technique, so I gave it another try. I altered my favorite self drafted plazzo pants to have a shorter waistband, and shirred it. Cute, right? I found out where I went wrong with my original shirring attempt. I needed a screwdriver and a lot less fear! My machine has a bobbin case for the bobbin, and I needed to loosen the tension. I'm going to be honest, I've never loosened it THAT much. Luckily the guy at my local machine show told me that he'd help me fix it if I completely broke the case. (That man is amazingly kind) #Sewing #MakingStuff #DIY #PracticeMakesPerfect #Shirring #Stitch #Sew #PatternMaking #HandmadeWardrobe #LearnSomethingNew #SewingTechniques #WorkingWithKnits #MyStyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CSQFYEaMQ-8/?utm_medium=tumblr
Want to learn how to sew a fun and functional little apron with designer Jesse Junko Beardslee?! Get your free kit TODAY (or tomorrow) at Corning, New York’s @ssclibrary and sew along! The class is Wednesday night at 7pm on Zoom and if you can’t make it the class will be recorded! We’ve provided three different precut fabric choices and everything you need except the sewing machine! Get your bobbin wound and learn a couple great sewing techniques you can apply to to a of projects! We’ll also be talking about the importance and value of skilled labor and Fashion Revolution Week. Hope to see you there! 🧵 🪡 ✂️ . . . #sewinglesson #beginnerssewingproject #sewalong #sewednesday #halfapron #apron #cuteapron #corningnewyork #learnanewskill #whomademyclothes #imademyclothes #retrofabric #fashionrevolutionweek #corninglibrary #corningclass #corning #sewingskills #sewingtechniques #takeandmake #freeclass #learn @fash_rev (at Southeast Steuben County Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN40B_Hjy_F/?igshid=1edf2ykcj1efj