Dreamer! Today, we will show you how to gather with elastic thread on your domestic sewing machine. Gathers can be used to give volume as decoration or to adjust garments. Let’s to know how to achieve this nice finish with elastic thread. Materials: For this technique, you will need few materials. Elastic thread (recognize itContinue reading “How to gather with elastic thread”
Category Archives: Tips
4 Problems with threads while sewing
Dreamer! In this post, we will talk to you about 4 problems you may have with threads while sewing and how to avoid them. Now, if you have already checked machine tension and you are using the right needle for your project… Consequently, we suggest you review the following points to rule out or correctContinue reading “4 Problems with threads while sewing”
How to sew sequin fabrics
Dreamer! Today, we leave you this guide on how to sew sequin fabrics to make your sewing projects easier and make them a success. Stay here and check this info to help you do your projects and seams perfectly if you sew sequin fabrics. Tips to sew sequin fabric The patterns arrange First, avoid pre-washingContinue reading “How to sew sequin fabrics”
All about men’s suit
Dreamer! We will tell you all about a suit for men. Learn some basic hacks that will help you when to confect and wear suits with a perfect fit. We prepared this post for you to know a little bit about a men’s suit. First Learn about the origin of men’s suits Did you knowContinue reading “All about men’s suit”
Tips for tracing seam allowances
Dreamer! In today’s post on our blog, we share unmissable tips for tracing seam allowances super easy. Stay here and learn the complete information we prepared for you. Start sewing perfect seam allowances with these hacks. Try them in your following sewing projects and make this task easier! We are sure you will want toContinue reading “Tips for tracing seam allowances”
Possible causes and solutions for gathering during sewing
Dreamer! In today’s post on our blog, we share some possible solutions for the gathers made during sewing by machine. Gathers in the fabrics while sewing have their most common problems and possible solutions. Read the complete information, and start to improve your seams and sewing projects. We hope this information will be helpful. CheckContinue reading “Possible causes and solutions for gathering during sewing”
Automatic bobbin winder
This post is for you if you have a domestic or industrial embroidery machine! Today we will show you the automatic bobbin winder by Brother. Dreamer, if you want to save some time or avoid buying pre-wound bobbins… The Brother automatic bobbin winder is the best option for you. And today, you will learn aboutContinue reading “Automatic bobbin winder”
Fray check seam sealant
Dreamer! In today’s post on our blog, we will share with you some useful tips for the Fray check seam sealant application. We have already told you about this perfect liquid to seal seams and prevent our fabrics from fraying. But today, we bring you the main tips on how to apply it. Continue readingContinue reading “Fray check seam sealant”
All about my wedding dress
Dreamer! In today’s post, we will tell you all you need to know about the wedding dress. The main detail in a wedding day celebration! The wedding dress is a very important garment and full of details, a whole set of ideas to make the wedding day super special. So in this post we explainContinue reading “All about my wedding dress”
How to remove the most common fabric stains
Dreamer! If your clothes or fabric have been stained, this post is for you; here are some tips on how to remove the most common fabric stains. Maybe your clothes or fabric have been stained after you put them on, sew or oil your sewing machine… This is why today we made this list withContinue reading “How to remove the most common fabric stains”
How to sew a mitered corner
Dreamer! Learn how to sew a mitered corner for your quilting and patchwork projects, in today’s post, we show you how to do it quickly and to get a perfect finish. We prepared a step-by-step on how to achive perfect results when sewing a mitered corner. Save this post and get ready to start aContinue reading “How to sew a mitered corner”
Emergency tips for sharpening your scissors
Dreamer! Today, we will tell you 6 emergency tips for sharpening your scissors to give them A LAST chance before you purchase a new one. The key to making precise cuts in your fabric is always to have well-sharpened scissors. Remember, you must sharpen them regularly to prevent them from biting or pulling the fabricContinue reading “Emergency tips for sharpening your scissors”
Useful tips for your over machine threads
Dreamer, in today’s post on our blog, we share some tips you can easily apply with your overlock machine threads to make the most of them you have at home. Sometimes, it isn´t easy to buy several cones of thread of a particular color to manufacture a single garment. Therefore, we have 4 tips forContinue reading “Useful tips for your over machine threads”
How to square patchwork fabrics
Dreamers and patchwork lovers, we have for you a tip that you should apply before cutting the pieces of your blocks, in this post we will to show you how to square the patchwork fabrics to get the best results in each of your projects. To start you must wash and iron the fabric youContinue reading “How to square patchwork fabrics”
Tips for sewing corduroy
Dreamer! Today, we will tell you some characteristics and 5 tips for sewing corduroy to consider in your following projects! Corduroy… It’s a bold fabric similar to velvet, smooth and made up of crisscrossed fibers. When they are in parallel, they form the distinctive motive with vertical ribbing. Unlike velvet, which sews into a silkContinue reading “Tips for sewing corduroy”
Lightweight fabrics cares
Dreamers! this post refers to the cares and tips that we consider essential to work with lightweight fabrics. Check out all the info below. It’s very important to know the care required by the fabrics with which we work Applying them in each of our work the results will be excellent. We will save timeContinue reading “Lightweight fabrics cares”
How to use cone threads in your domestic sewing machine
Dreamer, today we will share some hacks for you to achieve using cone threads to sew on your domestic sewing machine. Sometimes we have thread cones that we want to use in our sewing projects with our home sewing machine, and we can’t use them. That is why we set ourselves the task of findingContinue reading “How to use cone threads in your domestic sewing machine”
How to select the ideal button
Dreamer, in this post, we leave a list of the aspects you should consider in how to select the ideal button when buying them. Nowadays, when buying buttons, the options are so unlimited that sometimes it’s difficult to decide which button will be the best option for our sewing project? This is just why thisContinue reading “How to select the ideal button”
How to avoid gathering on lightweight fabrics
Have you ever noticed that the fabric gathers on the seam sides? These factors can do this on lightweight fabrics and how to avoid gathering. Dreamer, today we will share with you some factors that can do this on lightweight fabrics while sewing. If the fabric you are sewing is so thinner, please take aContinue reading “How to avoid gathering on lightweight fabrics”
Alternatives to stick fabrics
Dreamer! in today’s post, we will tell you some alternatives to stick the fabrics you can use instead of pins. Yes! We have so many options and today we share with you our favorites. Pay attention because now you can avoid damaging your garments with needles and pins. Also, it’s the moment to simplify yourContinue reading “Alternatives to stick fabrics”
Tip for making seam allowances
Dreamer! in today’s post, you will learn how to make your own seam allowances ruler. This ruler helps you to have handy the basic and common measurements in sewing projects! Seam allowance is the amount of fabric between the seam and the raw or finished edge of the fabric. The seam allowance will be listedContinue reading “Tip for making seam allowances”
Tips for pinning
Dreamer… Did you know how to correctly position pinning when doing your sewing projects? Here we will show you how! The pins help hold the layers of the fabric together when you sew, securing your pattern to mark them on the fabric. Some sewers don’t use pins and prefer pattern weights for cutting or markingContinue reading “Tips for pinning”
Tips for Quilting and Patchwork projects
Dreamer! Today we will show you some tips for quilting and patchwork to start this activity, these tips will help you become an expert in time. First… The first step in creating your patchwork project is to design the block or blocks to be made. We suggest using graph paper to sketch out your designs.Continue reading “Tips for Quilting and Patchwork projects”
Tips for making hems on knitted fabrics
Dreamer, we share three tips that will be very useful when making hems on knitted fabrics; check here our recommendations in the following post before sewing your garments. Tip 1 for hemming Before sewing, with the help of the iron, mark the hem: Press the fabric lifting the iron without dragging it and manipulate theContinue reading “Tips for making hems on knitted fabrics”
Tip for sewing elastics
Hello Dreamers! In this post, we will show you a straightforward tip for sewing elastics on your domestic sewing machine. Follow the step-by-step guide we prepared for you and obtain perfect results without difficulties. Also, to illustrate, we made the steps in a video tutorial; we hope you enjoy this post! Step 1: You willContinue reading “Tip for sewing elastics”
Sewing Darts
The sewing darts are structural elements that allow the fabric to conform to body contours and curves. Continue reading for the complete info Darts are most common at the bust but may also be found at the waist, hips, and elbows. First, we will show you the variation of the essential you already know: WaistContinue reading “Sewing Darts”
Torzal thread
Dreamer, today we will show you the features of the torzal thread. Check the complete info to know more about. The torzal thread is a strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together. You can use it for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets…etc. Let’s know moreContinue reading “Torzal thread”
Sew perfect curves
Welcome back, Dreamers! in today’s post, we’re giving you several tips for sewing perfect curves! You can’t miss this post! In addition, we have prepared a video tutorial to make it easier for you to follow our steps. Let’s start preparing our perfect curves You need: First: This accessory will help you increase the usableContinue reading “Sew perfect curves”
Keep your garments in optimal condition and order
Different types of hooks depending on the garment you will place to keep your garments in optimal condition and order in your closet. So, in the today’s post, we will show you how to achieve it. There is one for each garment… Let’s to know them! 1. Use wide-shouldered wooden hangers or hooks to hangContinue reading “Keep your garments in optimal condition and order”
Best fabrics for babies’ garments
Dreamer, the post of today we will dedicate to the babies… here we tell you about the best fabrics for babies garments. It’s essential to dress or cover your baby the best way. The important thing is that it’s comfortable and warm. Babies have sensitive skin and can’t regulate their temperatures. So this should beContinue reading “Best fabrics for babies’ garments”
Tip for finding your correct bra size
Your bra is a daily-use garment that supports your bust. Today we will help you with these tips for finding your correct bra size. This garment must be comfortable and have the right fit; This will help shape the upper part of our body and improve our posture. It can even increase our confidence. TipContinue reading “Tip for finding your correct bra size”
How to avoid gathering in fabrics with thick or open weaves
Dreamer, today we will share with you some simple hacks that will help you to avoid gathering in thick fabrics or open weaves. First, we can tell you that dense fabrics and very open weaves tend to gatherer more than other fabrics. So it’s essential to consider it when choosing the project and the kindContinue reading “How to avoid gathering in fabrics with thick or open weaves”
Use good quality threads
Dreamer, today we made a post to teach you how to identify good-quality threads. So you will have the best finishes in your projects! Stay here, and let’s know the info. A good quality thread should be uniform, this way, you produce the least amount of lint possible when sewing And less lint equals aContinue reading “Use good quality threads”
Patchwork tip – video tutorial
Dreamer, look at this guide for making patchwork blocks that, at joining, helps you to create new creative designs for your quilt projects. Don’t worry if you have never tried this kind of project, don’t be scared to give it a go… Also, we prepared a step-by-step video to illustrate to you til the end.Continue reading “Patchwork tip – video tutorial”
How to identify if your fabric is natural, artificial, or synthetic?
Today, we will show you an easy way how to identify your fabric fibers; I mean: if they are natural, artificial, or synthetic. It’s straightforward to recognize if your fabric is made of natural, artificial, or synthetic fibers; you just have to burn a small piece of fabric. …the key? See its ashes to acknowledgeContinue reading “How to identify if your fabric is natural, artificial, or synthetic?”
How to finish seams with open bias binding
Dreamer, today we present how to finish seams with open bias. Some examples of their use are in views, hems, or decorations in your sewing projects. The result will be a bias with a clean and flat finish. Check out the step-by-step we prepared for you in the following images. We hope you enjoy thisContinue reading “How to finish seams with open bias binding”
Tips for sewing perfect curves
Dreamer, in today’s post, we will show you some tips to sew perfect curves for your sewing projects; we hope they will be helpful for you. Regardless of how long you have been in the sewing world, some skills are more developed than others. If one of your weak points is making curved seams, continueContinue reading “Tips for sewing perfect curves”
Cleaning and maintenance for a domestic Overlock sewing machine
Dreamer, today we will show you how to clean and give maintenance to your overlock sewing machine with this post and the step-by-step video tutorial we prepared for you! You need to know that your machine must have maintenance for its better function and durability. So, we made a step-by-step for you to clean yourContinue reading “Cleaning and maintenance for a domestic Overlock sewing machine”
How to make pleats with a fork
Dreamer, in today’s post, we prepared a small guide to teach you how to make pleats with a fork in a few and easy steps. You will see how your pleats will be uniform and perfect! Let’s know how to achieve it! As we talk before, the unique thing you will need is a standardContinue reading “How to make pleats with a fork”
Tag and identify your Overlock machine components
Dreamer, in today’s post, we will tell you how to identify the components on your Overlock machine. Here we will show you the details. Dreamer, if you are starting to use your overlock machines, congratulations! This is an excellent addition to your sewing room. At this point is common to have some problems at theContinue reading “Tag and identify your Overlock machine components”
Tips for sewing denim on a domestic sewing machine
How do you sew denim? Dreamer, here we leave these tips that can help you do projects when sewing denim on a domestic sewing machine. Check the details below. In this post, we will tell you some helpful hacks for getting easy when using denim fabrics on your sewing projects. Let’s start with these easyContinue reading “Tips for sewing denim on a domestic sewing machine”
Tips for using your rotary cutter
Dreamer, using a rotary cutter in your projects makes many cutting maneuvers easier; in this publication, we share some tips you should apply when cutting with a rotary cutter. They are easy to follow, and you will get excellent results in your cuts. Check out the details in the images. You can use your rotaryContinue reading “Tips for using your rotary cutter”
Clean your rotary cutter
Dreamer, if you, like us, prefer to cut your materials with a rotary cutter, we suggest you clean it periodically. Your sewing accessories need maintenance, and today, we tell you when to do it more often, improving their performance and extending their useful life. Click here to buy your rotary cutter Clean your rotary cutter:Continue reading “Clean your rotary cutter”
Four tips for sewing vinyl with ease
Dreamer, today we share with you four tips for sewing vinyl with ease, without it sticking to your work surface. Below we leave the details. We know that sewing vinyl or laminated fabrics can be a bit difficult because this type of material tends to stick to the surface of our machine while sewing. ThisContinue reading “Four tips for sewing vinyl with ease”
How to identify natural, artificial, or synthetic fibers?
Dreamer, in this post, we will tell you how to identify natural, artificial or synthetic fibers; below, we will tell you how to achieve that. It’s straightforward to identify them, so you only need the help of a daily use artifact… The easiest way to recognize if our fabric is made with natural, artificial, orContinue reading “How to identify natural, artificial, or synthetic fibers?”
6 Tips for using a twin needle on your domestic sewing machine
Dreamer, the twin needles for domestic sewing machines are an excellent option for our sewing projects. Here we share 6 tips for using a twin needle. If it’s the first time you will use it, we recommend you to read all this post we prepared for you with 6 essential hacks to using the twinContinue reading “6 Tips for using a twin needle on your domestic sewing machine”
Tips for sewing zippers as an expert
Dreamer, in this post, we will show you seven tips for sewing zippers like an expert. Check out the information we have prepared for you below. Let’s start! 1. Use a more extended zipper: Use a zipper 5 or 10 cm longer than the size of the garment’s opening. This way, you won’t have to sewContinue reading “Tips for sewing zippers as an expert”