https://threadsmonthly.com Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:46:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://threadsmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-threads_monthly_favicon-1-32x32.png https://threadsmonthly.com 32 32 https://threadsmonthly.com/mitered-corners/ Tue, 30 May 2023 16:02:34 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019820 Mitered corners are a way to professionally finish 90-degree corners. You’ll often use them when hemming napkins, scarves, tablecloths, placemats, vents, and even wrap skirts and dresses. They’re also frequently used in quilting, both for binding the quilt and for adding a decorative border around the quilt top. In this article, we’ll cover 2 methods ... Read more

The post How to Sew Mitered Corners (5 Ways, inc. Quilts) first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/pressing/ Tue, 30 May 2023 14:59:25 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019806 Whenever I’m teaching a friend the basics of sewing, one of the first things I tell them is that “pressing is half of sewing”. Pressing in sewing is the act of applying heat, steam, and pressure to an area of fabric to make it lie flatter and smoother, as well as make it conform to ... Read more

The post Pressing Fabric 101: How, Tools & Tips from a Seamstress first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/sew-straight/ Mon, 29 May 2023 17:17:10 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019795 Sewing in a straight line is often the first challenge new sewists face, so today I’ll share 8 of my best tips for helping you sew perfectly straight and accurate seams, hems, and topstitching. The easiest way to sew in straight lines is to use a presser foot with a built-in guide. However, if you ... Read more

The post How to Sew Straight (Seams, Hems, Topstitch) – 8 Proven Tips first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/sew-invisible-zip/ Mon, 29 May 2023 15:38:41 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019787 An invisible zipper allows you to sew a completely hidden zip inside a seam. There is no visible stitching on the outside of the project. It’s normally used in the center backs or side seams of garments like dresses, skirts, trousers, jumpsuits, and tops; pillows and cushions; and bags. I’ll show you step-by-step instructions to ... Read more

The post How To Sew an Invisible / Concealed Zipper Neatly (+ Video) first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/sew-centered-zip/ Sun, 28 May 2023 23:17:08 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019771 A centered zipper installation is an easy way to sew a regular zip in a nearly invisible way. With this method, the zipper teeth are concealed under two flaps of fabric that meet at the center. This is a great technique to use when you don’t want your zipper to be exposed on your project, ... Read more

The post How To Neatly Sew a Centered Zip in the Middle of Fabric +Video first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/sew-lapped-zip/ Sun, 28 May 2023 18:55:37 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019753 A lapped zipper is a way of sewing a regular zipper in a concealed way. With this technique, a folded flap of fabric covers the zipper and offers a mostly invisible finish. You can use it on side seams or the center back/front seams of trousers, skirts, tops, dresses, jumpsuits, and even cushions and bags. ... Read more

The post How To Neatly Sew a Lapped Zip with a Concealing Flap +Video first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/shorten-zips/ Sun, 28 May 2023 17:29:29 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019737 If your sewing project calls for a zipper that’s shorter in length than the one you have, you can easily shorten your existing zipper. Depending on the material and style of your zipper, you’ll need to choose the appropriate technique for shortening.  In general, there are two ways to shorten a zipper: from the top ... Read more

The post How to Shorten 5 Zipper Types & Make Stoppers (+ Video) first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/sew-separating-zip/ Sun, 28 May 2023 14:58:59 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019723 A separating or open-end zipper is a type of zipper that features a special mechanism at the bottom of the zipper teeth which allows the two sides of the zipper to fully come apart and be rejoined. It’s often used on the center front and back seams of hoodies, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, coats, fitted tops, ... Read more

The post How To Neatly Sew a Separating Zip with a Facing or Lining first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/textile-waste-stats/ Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:41 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019669 Global numbers for textile waste seem to be on the rise due to increases in clothing production and consumption, and the decreased usage of each article of clothing by consumers. Textile waste poses a big problem from an environmental and social perspective. Existing recycling technologies and programs fail to handle the immense amount of textile ... Read more

The post 22 Worldwide Statistics About Clothing & Textile Waste first appeared on Threads Monthly.]]> https://threadsmonthly.com/clothing-donation-stats/ Mon, 08 May 2023 00:41:55 +0000 https://threadsmonthly.com/?p=7019652 Second-hand clothing is becoming more popular across the world, especially among the younger generations. Both online and traditional retail spaces for used clothing are growing in size as consumers seek more sustainable and affordable fashion. Although it’s seen as the default way to deal with unwanted clothes by most people, excessive amounts of donations can ... Read more

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