Any one who has a home sewing machine will have a zig zag stitch and any one with a zig zag machine can make satin stitch applique – And, Satin Stitch Applique is considered as the holy grail of ...

Nowadays designing your own fabric can be as simple as typing a prompt (or even saying it). But nothing beats a design that ...

The balloon sleeve is no longer a relic of the past. The exaggerated sleeve movement has brought this type of sleeve to the forefront of fashion. I see a lot of tops and dresses with this bulb-like ...

When I am repairing a torn area on a pair of denim jeans, I have two choices – one is to make the mending as invisible as possible with same color thread or patch, OR make it stand out as a decorative ...

Embroidery machine embroidered letters – it is a no brainer. If your embroidery machine is good enough and the file is optimised for stitching well, you are guaranteed beautiful looking letters on ...

Most people with heavy thighs have a problem finding clothes, especially jeans that fit them—the reason is not you, but the standardization of clothing. When companies make clothes, they make them ...

This is applicable only if you do not own a coverstitch machine. If you have a coverstitch machine, (even if you do not) you must know that the coverstitch machine produces the most suitable stitches ...

Raw hem is a hemline that’s been left unfinished (not hemmed after cutting). After washing and wearing, frayed and distressed edges are a given on this hem. Raw hem jeans has an edgy look that is ...

Have you seen all those posts on instagram with silhouette embroidery? I was wondering how that was done and tried it on my fabric. It looked simple enough. I managed to get to it like an elephant in ...

A stitch length of 2.5 to 3 mm is what I use to sew lightweight to medium linen. But some heavier weight linen may need 3 to 3.5 mm. I also use the average 80/12 or thinner 70/10 universal needle to ...

To tell you the truth, the headline I wrote is a little misleading. There is no way that you can add studs to clothes without leaving holes. But there are methods you can follow to minimize the damage ...

Welcome! Started in 2016, Sewguide now features many posts dedicated to sewing and fashion design, with a specific focus on transforming fabric into clothes and accessories. Dive into a collection of ...