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Tips To Cut Fabric Perfectly

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Maria Athanas — No Comments ↓

Most of the people who are new to stitching get nervous when they get a fresh piece of cloth to cut. The fabric may be costly, so when you get to cut some fabric initially, you need to keep some things in mind. By adhering to these things you can get the confidence to cut the fabric perfectly. If you cut the fabric incorrectly when you get anxious, it will not do any good you. That is why people say to measure the fabric twice and cut the fabric once. Incorrect cutting off fabric can ruin the project you are working for and sometimes you may have to pay money as well.

The first thing that you need to keep in mind before you start cutting the fabric is the preparation of getting the fabric ready. That means if you want to wash the fabric, get it done and if you want you can press the fabric so that there will not be any folding. By doing this, you will get a wrinkle-free, clear fabric which can make your cutting easy. The second thing you need to bear in mind is making your tools available before you start cutting the fabric. Do not use any dull blade or dull scissors, as it may affect the cutting.

Make sure that the alignments of the selvages are perfect. Understand the pattern so that the project can be successful. After that carefully measure the fabric. Measuring the fabric is one of the important things to do before doing any alteration to the fabric. You can measure it twice if you want more confidence before cutting. This step can help you avoid any difficulties that may occur later.. Once the checking is over you can start cutting the fabric in the right measurement according to the project

Mistakes While Cutting Fabric

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Maria Athanas — No Comments ↓

When you get a stitching project, it is important that you finish it with perfection. If you complete the work without perfection, there is not a chance of getting new projects for you. You can get perfection by cutting the fabrics correctly, measuring it, and by stitching it correctly. However, if you are still getting some mistakes, then you need to list out the plan and then implement it. There are some common mistakes that you can avoid if you can give some care to the fabric.

Washing the fabric before cutting can save you from bad consequences. All fabrics are not the same when it comes to the contact of water. For example, some fabric will shrink when you wash it in water. So make sure to wash the fabric according to the instructions given in the material. Following the pattern can help you in getting a good fabric cut. To get the grain of the fabric, you have to square and true the fabric, and then join the side of the selvage and fold the fabric.
A major mistake that happens is not having enough fabric so that it can match plaids or stripes.

If you buy extra fabric, you can avoid this mistake to an extent. You will have to buy fabrics according to the size and shape of the cloth you are planning to make and also according to the project. Selection of the right fabric is the most important thing in any stitching. You cannot make a jacket with silk. Only leather jackets look good. So while selecting the fabric, select according to the project after making a good study of the material. When you get a project, most probably you will get the information of what fabrics to use. If you avoid these mistakes, you will get a perfect cut of fabric.

How To Store The Sewing Materials

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Maria Athanas — No Comments ↓

If you have a storage room for your sewing materials, it is easy for you to find them whenever you want. You can save time if you store the things in a correct manner. Threads and pins have a high chance to get lost if you do not store them properly. There are some easy ways for you to store the sewing materials. Threads can be kept in small boxes so that you can access them without difficulty. This small box can come handy when you transfer the sewing material to another room.

You can save the rotary cutter in plastic bags so that the sharp edge of it will not create difficulties or create any harm. Rotary cutter should be kept correctly as even a slight scratch in it will land you up in incorrect fabric cutting.

The other items that help you in sewing such as measurement tapes, marking tools, etc. can be kept in a tray for quick access. To keep the sewing threads, you can find a lot of storage rackets which you can hang on the wall. You can put the threads in different rackets so that it will not get tangled with each other. Otherwise, if you put all the threads together, you will take more time in selecting one which has got tangles in it. A big box with different storages will come handy when you store needles in it. You can put the different size of needles in each storage unit so that it will not create a difficulty for you in choosing the right one.

All the rest of the items such as small scissors, markers can put into a small box and can be kept on the table which is in your reach. If you keep all the sewing materials in order, it will be easy for you to work.