How to Gather

How to Gather

Learn how to gather fabric when sewing to make beautiful ruffles and gathered skirts. Gathering is a basic sewing skill that is used often! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to gather fabric. Gather is a basic sewing stitch but it is fun and pretty. It makes things look feminine and fun. I love…

How to Topstitch

How to Topstitch

Learn how to topstitch correctly when sewing to get a professional looking finish. Topstitching strengthens seams that get a lot of wear. Topstitching is a decorative stitch on the face of the fabric near a seam. Even, straight topstitching makes homemade sewing look a lot more proffessional. Topstitching is done 1/4 inch from the seam….