Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Owl Sewing Pattern: Bring a Touch of Wisdom and Whimsy to Your Sewing Projects

There are a lot of curves in these pieces so whichever stitch you are using just take your time and stop to pivot and raise your presser foot when needed to reposition your owl.

Apr 14 2025

Sewing Machine Needles: Understanding Sizes and Choosing the Right One

Always change the needle if you significantly change the thread weight or type of fabric for instance, from knit to woven fabric or from 60wt thread to 30wt.

Apr 14 2025

Sew Leather Like a Pro: The Best Sewing Machines for Leatherwork

If you re serious about sewing leather and that s the way you think, something like the JUKI DU-1181N would be a great option for thin leather, and for heavy leather, you can choose models like the Reliable Barracuda 200ZW.

Apr 14 2025

Gym Bag Sewing Pattern: Create a Personalized and Practical Carry-All

Center a pocket on one side of the bag with the bottom edge of the pocket along the line that you drew 4 1 2 away from the bottom edge of the bag piece.

Apr 14 2025

Sewing Stretch Fabric Made Easy: Choosing the Right Needles

But if you have ever experienced the frustrating process of having tangles of thread again and again, or dealing with uneven, broken stitching when sewing elastic, this needle is a game-changer.

Apr 14 2025

Learn to Sew in Colorado Springs: Top Classes for Beginners and Pros

With a focus on personalized instruction, each course is tailored to the individual s needs, providing students with the tools they need to excel in their chosen field.

Apr 14 2025

Mastering Overlocking on Your Singer Sewing Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cross-wound spools, like overlocker cone threads, are recommended for overlocking because the thread feeds more evenly and consistently off the spools than when using regular sewing thread spools.

Apr 14 2025

Discover a collection of vintage wedding dress sewing patterns to inspire your unique bridal style.

It is important to carefully check the measurements provided on the pattern envelope and compare them to your own measurements to determine the right size.

Apr 14 2025

Sewing Pyjama Pants: Create Cozy and Comfortable Sleepwear

You can flip your pattern and place it on the other side, sliding it down until the two crotches meet boy, does that sound dirty and waste less fabric.

Apr 14 2025

Craft Your Own Hanfu: A Guide to Sewing Patterns and Techniques

The Yisan drawing in this section omits the detailed size drawing after decomposition, so when actually cutting, pay attention to the fabric reserve at the interface of each part and at the closure.