Decorative seams

Posts about Couture Techniques written by georgene, Gorgeous Things, phyllisc, and Els

I simply *love* using the programmed decorative stitches on my sewing machine as a way to embellish my sewing projects and also for functional purposes. But do you sometimes find it a struggle to come…

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Types of seams

How to sew fagoting, a decorative stitch for clothing - hand sewing and machine sewing options - Melly Sews

Make lightweight padded seams for your wool garments.

I've been wanting to post pictures for a while now. Here they finally are. This top is super comfortable and flattering. I thought I was going to do a bunch of embroidery, but I was undecided about what and how much, so I stopped after stitching the first stem. I left the stitching because it tells me which side is the front. Otherwise I really wouldn't be able to tell because the pattern pieces are very similar. I am bustier than my form, so on my the shoulder seam pulls to the front. Next…

Rickrack trim appears to float off the edge of the fabric with this simple edging and insertion technique. Great for home decor, garments.