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French Seams

By: Linda May 27, 2010February 13, 2021

Alterations, BridalAlterations, Bridal, homecoming, how to alter a bridal gown seam, how to alter a bridal gown sleeve, how to make French Seams, How to take in French Seams, how to work with sheer fabric, lingerie, prom, sew, sheer fabric3 Comments

I want to teach you how to alter a garment that has French Seams in it. But, first, I’d like to talk about what they are and how they are made. The French Seam is a seam that is encased within itself so that no raw edges can be seen. You’ve probably seen French Seams on many…

Hemming With Twin Needles

By: Linda March 15, 2010February 24, 2018

Alterations, HemsAlterations, double stitching, fleece, fleece robe, how to hem with double needles, how to hem with twin needles, how to sew 2 rows of stitching, how to sew on fleece, lingerie, sewing, swim wear, swimsuits, T-shirts20 Comments

Have you ever sewn with twin needles? They are awesome! Schmetz makes several different kinds. This is one of them: You can find them at Joann Fabrics. Schmetz makes twin needles where the needles are different widths apart, which is really nice. Do you see the numbers at the bottom of the package of twin…

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