Sewing is an art, it is almost magic, seeing how a scrap becomes something useful and beautiful that you have also made. Progress from basic designs to more advanced designs where you will learn new techniques along the way that will make your crafting fabric look better and better. We are going to share tips for beginners that will help you in your sewing learning.
Things to know before sewing crafting border:
1. Use the correct thread - When sewing by machine it is very important to use the correct thread. Get a good quality thread and use the same color on the top bobbin case and bobbin case.
2. The basting - Stitching may be tedious and tiresome, but it is a very necessary hand sewing on some occasions to achieve a better result later on the machine. To do it you need a special thread to suffice that you can easily find in the stores and that is then very easy to remove.
3. Needle type - One of the most relevant tips is that you use the correct needle for the type of crafting fabric you are going to sew and that it is also not damaged. A worn or damaged needle is going to cause you a lot of headaches. There are needles for fine fabrics, elastic fabrics, thick fabrics, leather, etc.
4. Use the iron - The iron will become your ally in every seam you make. It may seem boring, but it is very necessary and you will notice the difference in the result of your project.
5. Wonder clip pins or tweezers - Use as many pins as needed to fasten at the beginning and end of the seams and a few more pins down the middle. They will be of great help to you but do not abuse them.
6. Know your sewing machine - Know the capabilities and limitations of your sewing machine. The power and strength of each machine are different and you need to know it when sewing.Practice the different stitches your machine can do and read the instruction manual.We recommend that before sewing any garment or project you practice on a piece of the same fabric and check the type of needle and thread, tensions, etc.
7. Presser's foot - There are many different types of presser feet besides the ones that come from the factory with your sewing machine. You should know that they exist and how they are used since some of them will make some seams much easier for you.
8. Cleaning – Before sewing crafting border know that the machine needs maintenance and cleaning from time to time to function properly. Lint is often trapped inside the bobbin case and teeth area. Clean and oil and sew a few lines of stitching on a piece of scrap to prevent the next project from getting oil stains.
