Seams

One of the benefits of adding a lining to a garment is that it encases all the seams between the garment and the lining. A lining gives a jacket a finished look and makes it sturdier and more…

A solid countertop is rarely cut to cover cabinets that butt together in an L-shape. There are often at least two separate slabs of material used to form the countertop. If the slabs are not installed…

A typical shirt neckline cannot be finished neatly in the same way a hemline is sewn. When finishing hem and waistband seams, the fabric is simply turned under and sewn in place. However, the fabric…

Cellars and basements are the most common places for water seepage to occur in a home. Because these rooms are below ground, excess rain seeps through the soil and into the walls. In some cases, the…

Tailoring clothing to fit precise measurements is something that only the best tailors or seamstresses try to do. However, even those with only intermediate sewing skills can still make a top or dress…

Instead of discarding a household item or an article of clothing because its seam is torn open, repair it yourself using a sewing machine or a needle and thread. Work carefully and you can create a…

Once you've finished knitting the individual pieces of your project, there are literally dozens of ways to seam them together. It's important to first understand the basic "mattress stitch,"…

Clothing styles can change with the seasons, but with some basic sewing skills to make alterations, you can keep your clothes updated. While the seams of shirts, skirts and T-shirts are typically sewn…

Creating a smooth edge in your knitting makes it easier to seam up the project at the end of the piece. With a few simple tricks you can keep the edges of the piece straight and smooth. Generally,…

When sewing items like a pillow, crafters should sew them with the fabric turned inside out, leaving a small gap in the seam to later flip the pillow right-side out, and to insert polyester fill or…

Coal seam gas or coalbed methane is a form of natural gas that can be extracted from coal beds. The natural gas is absorbed in the vast surface area of the coal particles. One advantage over natural…

Carpeting gives a home warmth and a feeling of luxury, but carpet can also be a problem when it is improperly installed. Carpet seams can become more visible, fray or otherwise show wear in ways that…

While plywood is most often installed as an underlayment and is typically covered with something on top, it can be on the surface of areas, such as porches and certain walls of your house. Since most…

When you install ceiling panels made of drywall, you must cover the joints with drywall tape and compound so you can make the panels look as those they are one solid panel. Usually, a contractor will…

Plasterboard comes in 4-by-8 foot sheets. The interior is gypsum plaster and the exterior is usually fiberglass that looks like paper. It is much faster to sheathe an interior wall with plasterboard…

Stove pipes come equipped with a metal pipe consisting of two pieces. One piece has a male end, the other a female end. The stove pipe must be joined together and sealed for proper operation of the…

Seaming refers to the joining of finished knit pieces using a yarn needle with the project yarn. While any sewing stitch can join knit fabrics, a proper seaming method is one that is suited to the…

Sewing with leather raises a few challenges, one of which is to make the seams appear less bulky. The act of grading a seam reduces the amount of material in the seam, which improves the outside…

Multiple pieces of carpet are generally needed to complete a carpet installation inside a home. At times, the carpet seams will be hidden under door thresholds or flooring transitions. Other times,…

Join pieces of knitted panels together into full sweaters, implementing the blocking method and the mattress stitch. Take time to block the knitted pieces by either choosing the wet or steam method to…

When a pair of jeans is a little too snug and you do not want or need to go a full size higher, you can let out the seams to loosen them. This requires a steady hand to avoid destroying your jeans.…

If you find yourself with a lap full of finished sweater pieces and are not sure how to finish the seaming, you can seam them together with a crochet hook and the simple slip stitch. The slip stitch…

A sewing job is not complete until you've finished the seams. One of the best and easiest ways to finish a seam is to use a serger, or interlocking sewing machine, to create a serged seam. You can do…

Every stitch is important when knitting, but a poorly finished seam stands out more than anything else. If you've spent hours, days or even weeks on your project ensuring that every stitch is perfect,…

Sagging, broken or missing gutters not only impact the aesthectic appeal of your home or business, they can cause thousands of dollars in water damage. Worse, the damage can lead to infestation by…

Seams are usually much easier to rip out than they are to put in. Ripping seams is an important part of hemming and garment alterations, and is also a way to self-correct on homemade sewing projects.…

Often, in the process of sewing garments, seams can become bulky because of excess fabric in the seam allowances. If you do not remedy this situation, the bulk may be visible from the right side of…

Crystals consist of atoms, molecules or ions that extend to every spatial dimension in a repeating pattern. Some people credit the mineral for its usefulness in grounding, protection, energy,…

When it comes to making clothing, garment makers have a variety of seams to choose from to achieve a desired look. Straight seams, curved seams, open and closed seams and corner seams are among the…

Grade seam allowances to avoid unsightly ridges and bumps on your sewing projects. Professionals take this extra step to reduce bulk. Grading mostly applies to construction seams and facing seams.…

Few things show off a classic wool coat like a coordinating plaid wool scarf. Unfortunately, good wool scarves usually cost too much for most people to invest in more than one or two. Create your own…

A broken seam on a favorite pair of pants can be very annoying and frustrating. Instead of throwing the pant away or giving it to a professional tailor for fixing, all you need to do is to follow a…

When wearing a newly sewn garment or using a newly sewn tea towel, the last thing you want is for it to come unraveled before your eyes. Techniques you use before and during the sewing process halt…

You can tell a garment is homemade when the facings show and the neckline seams look uneven. Understitching keeps the lining from showing, it keeps the facings pointing in the right direction and…

Under stitching, or "stitch in a ditch," is a sewing method used to keep the facing from rolling into the outside of the garment or piece you are sewing. This method helps support the garment and…

Challis fabric is a lightweight plain weave textile that is made from rayon, cotton, or wool. This soft fabric has a slightly brushed surface with a silky down finish. Challis fabric often has a print…

Sewing involves a variety of techniques and methods that combine to help you create a high-quality finished product. Seams may be one of two varieties -- exposed or enclosed seams. Exposed seams have…

Moon Bouncers are a fun addition to children's parties, or households with active children. However, they require cleaning and care, to keep your children protected from potential hazards. Without…

Seam binding, or bias tape, is a versatile fabric notion that is used for a variety of seam finishes, but it can be tricky to apply to your projects and comes in a limited variety at most fabric…

Tablecloths are available for a variety of table shapes and sizes. Outdoor gatherings with a theme or a specific color scheme may require a tablecloth that cannot be used on a table with an umbrella…

Swimdresses are either skirted swimsuits, or short dresses with attached swimsuit panties. Fans of these suits appreciate the extra coverage they provide and in some cases enjoy the vintage styling.…

Straight seam binding stabilizes seams in knits, binds edges, encases seams and much more. Whether single fold or double fold, this handy fabric tape makes short work of many sewing tasks while…

Rayon is made of wood pulp, according to Ohio State University, and it is neither natural nor synthetic. Penn State University defines Avril, Avron and Zantrel as high-modulus rayon fabrics. Jersey…

Round tablecloths look good when they are edged in bias tape. This seam binding tape has a stretchy quality because it is made across the bias of the fabric. This feature allows the bias tape to…

There are many uses for brass tubing in jewelry making, tool making and other arts and crafts. Create the look of a large solid brass post at a fraction of the price using hollow brass tubing. Brass…

While Mobile Suit Gundam appeared on Japanese television in the late 1970s, its popularity has not decreased. In 2009, a 59-foot Gundam towered over Tokyo. In 2008, the Japan Science and Technology…

Toile fabric is very popular in today's home decor, although the fabric has a history that stretches back to the 1700s. Toile fabric is typically a black, blue or red print on a white or cream colored…

Boning can make what seems like an easy alteration project into a difficult one. Boning made of metal, plastic and cord is used to provide shaping in corsets, corselettes, bridal and prom dresses and…

The Fostoria Glass Co. created high quality, beautiful glassware starting in 1887. From their plant in Fostoria, Ohio and then Moundsville, West Virginia, they produced glass that is still a great…

Whenever you sew two or more pieces of fabric together, you face problems with bulk. A bulky seam can make any garment fit wrong and look unprofessional. The problem is worse with fabrics that are…

A karate uniform, formally called a "gi," is worn by karate students during training and competition. It is designed to be practical for training purposes and to connect the karateka (karate student)…

Seam binding is a narrow strip of fabric that quilters and tailors use to bind the edge of fabric and create a finished edge. Often a length of seam binding is not long enough and it is necessary to…

Bounce houses are prime sources of entertainment for children of any age. Kids enjoy them at birthday parties, carnivals, street fairs and many other social events. However, the houses sometimes tear…

The Fostoria Glass Company made glassware and tableware for almost 100 years before it closed in 1986. It was once the largest handmade glassware maker in the country. In 1915 Fostoria began producing…

One way to finish a quilt or garment's seams is to bind them, which entails sewing a strip of fabric along the seams, often in a contrasting color to make the seam binding more decorative. The two…

Good seaming skills can make or break a handcrafted garment or item for your home. Choosing the right type of seam, the right seam finishes and hand- or machine-sewn seams can all impact the quality…

Sewing a seam requires placing the fabric with right sides together, leaving about a half an inch of seam allowance and pushing the needle into the fabric and back out the other side. Continue…

Hammering a double seam flattens the fabric for an easier hem that won't break a sewing machine needle. Hammer down a double seam with tips from a seamstress in this free sewing video.

Firearms can be shipped via UPS as long as proper procedures are followed. In order to ship a firearm via UPS, both the shipper and receiver must be either: licensed to import/export, licensed…

Understitching is a sewing technique used to keep garment linings and facings from rolling forward. It's a fast and easy technique that gives a finished appearance to clothing and ensures better…

An expert seamstress shows how to properly grade a seam in this free sewing video.

Learn how to sew the pressed flat felled seam down to prevent unraveling from wear with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free online upholstery video clip.

Learn how to press the flat felled seams and trim to a quarter of an inch with expert sewing tips from a seamstress in this free online upholstery video clip.

How to sew a corner seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

How to sew a flat felt seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

How to sew a curve seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

How to sew a French seam using a sewing machine; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

How do I finish seams to make my sewing project look professional when using a sewing machine? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

What are the basic seams for sewing when using a sewing machine? Learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video about sewing.

Pressing the seams when sewing piping keeps your sewing project neat and easy to work with. Learn how to press seams for piping in this free sewing video.

An old trend has made a new appearance on the fashion scene, that’s right, bell bottoms are back in style. Whether you dig your old pants out of storage or get swinging new ones from a hip…

A typical seam is 5/8 inch wide and is straight. There are many ways you can finish this basic seam to make your garment look professionally finished. Here are the directions to do a few of the most…

You usually see flat-felled seams on jeans, totes, backpacks and tents because of their durability. There are several steps involved to secure and encase the seam, and some machines may not be able to…

Eventually, you'll need to rip out a seam if you do any sewing. Some beginners practice their sewing by ripping out a long straight seam and sewing it back up again. A long straight seam is one of the…

When you learn to sew, it's a good idea to practice the fundamental stitches and seams before you start your first project. Learning a few basic techniques helps you become acquainted with the…

The French seam, most often used on sheer fabrics such as lingerie, lightweight blouses and infant clothing, is a self-finished seam. It looks like a plain seam on the outside, but the wrong side…

It's a good idea to practice basic sewing seams before you begin an actual project. You can get the technique down on scrap material and avoid having to rip out mistakes on your good fabric. The…

Which seam you use to sew a garment depends upon the style of garment and the type of fabric.

Though no one will see them, finished seams will give your garment a professional look.

Repair a ripped seam either by hand or by machine. Both methods can be done quickly and easily.