Sewing apparel is my very favorite kind of sewing, but I do all sorts of sewing. There are some tips and tricks to make your sewing easier and faster, and here are twenty sewing hacks!
I put a video together of all the sewing hacks in motion. Swipe up to watch it!
Use washi tape to hold pleats before sewing. It holds the whole pleat instead of just the top of the pleat.
Spray the thread end with hairspray to make it easier to thread in the sewing machine needle.
The easiest way to mark a larger seam allowance without making it permanent is using washi tape.
If you used dental floss instead of thread it’s much stronger, and your button will never fall off.
When using thread to sew on buttons, cover the thread on the front with clear nail polish* to keep it strong and secure.