Sewing through a single layer of fabric, required in the staystitching ... benefit from the stabilization of twill tape. Shoulder seams support the weight of the garment both on the body and ...

If possible, come up through an existing stitch hole in the seam where the thread is still intact. This may be easier to see in a thicker, stiffer material. If the stitch holes are not visible ...

A sewing machine (or materials for hand-sewing: thread, needles, beeswax and a thimble) Fabric scissors Iron Ironing board Seam ripper (if you plan on removing stitches) A basic hand-sewing kit ...

But any fabric that feels good in your hand—and isn’t too thick or too stretchy—will do. Wash it, dry it, and iron it before you start. You will mess up. You will sew the butt seam to the ...

If you’ve popped a button on your shirt, worn down a hem on your pants or busted a seam in your dress, these five hand sewing techniques ... or places where the fabric is starting to unravel ...