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How to sew a facing using bias tape - VIDEO TUTORIAL

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How to sew a facing using bias tape - VIDEO TUTORIAL

In today's video, I show how to finish a neckline or armhole using bias tape to create a facing that is flat and won't peek out on the right side of the garment. Bias facing can be used to finish the raw edge a neckline, armhole or even a hem. This is a technique that is commonly used in a lot of garments including my Lou Box Top pattern so it’s a great method to practice and perfect. The benefit to bias facing over a traditional facing is that it has less bulk and if you have particularly thin fabric, it won’t create a ridge under your garment at the end of the facing.

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How to Use a Rolled Hem Presser Foot - VIDEO TUTORIAL

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How to Use a Rolled Hem Presser Foot - VIDEO TUTORIAL

Have you ever looked at all the presser feet that come with your machine and wondered “what on earth to these things do”? Well, trust me, I’ve wondered the same thing. And today I’m going to demystify one of the most amazing of them all, the rolled hem foot, also known as a narrow rolled hem foot or hemmer foot. This magical little foot, rolls a very narrow hem along the raw edge of your fabric and stitches it in place. It’s great for when you want a very narrow hem and have a LOT of hemming to do. I recently used it on my Vogue dress which had an endless circle hem and it was perfect.

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How to Sew a Slip Stitch by Hand - VIDEO TUTORIAL

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How to Sew a Slip Stitch by Hand - VIDEO TUTORIAL

I love using my sewing machine but there are times that I prefer to sew by hand. And most of the time, I use a slip stitch. The slip stitch is very useful in place of topstitching on hems and bias facings when sewing with delicate fabric. The magic of this stitch is that it is nearly invisible from the right side of the garment. And because it’s invisible, even if you have a difficult fabric, no one will know that your stitches aren’t perfect.

If you are looking for ways to slow down your sewing practice, hand sewing is a great practice. Not only will you have a beautiful garment, but you’ll get to relax a little bit into the process and really take your time and take care of your fabric.

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