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Sewing Tips
Beginner, intermediate, advanced, we all need a little help sometimes. Whether you’re a sewist or simply a sewing enthusiast, take a look at Mood’s tried and true tips to bring your sewing skills up a notch. From different silhouettes to curved hems, and much more, we’ve covered everything you’ll ever need to become an expert. Check out Mood Sewciety’s Sewing Tips, created just for you by our fabric and fashion experts.
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Sewing with Chronic Pain: Tips and Tricks
by Camille Begley March 15, 2022Being diagnosed with a chronic pain disorder feels earth-shattering. I know this from personal experience; when I was diagnosed with endometriosis two years ago, I thought my career in sewing… -
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Tips for Sewing with Lightweight Fabrics
by Stephanie Triplett February 15, 2022Some of the most beautiful garments use lightweight, delicate fabrics. The finished product is an elegant flowy garment, but sewing with lightweight fabrics presents several unique challenges from cutting to… -
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Ironing Techniques for Garment Sewing
by Stephanie Triplett December 23, 2021The iron plays a huge role in the finished product of a garment. Between pressing and ironing (which) are different techniques used on fabrics, your garment will look better and… -
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Tips for Sewing Darts
by Stephanie Triplett December 21, 2021If you’ve clicked on this post, then you’re probably creating a garment that needs a dart and you need a little clarification on the matter, so don’t sweat it, we’ve… -
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Tips & Tricks for Sewing with VELCRO®
by Stephanie Triplett March 11, 2021Sewing with hook and loop tape (better known as VELCRO®) can sometimes leave you with broken needles, skipped stitches, and patience that wears thin quickly. Despite being a bit finicky… -
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Sewing with Rayon Batiste
by Stephanie Triplett February 19, 2021Looking for a refined form of rayon material that offers a lush softness? Batiste fabric is made from a plain weave, meaning the warp and weft yarns are woven into… -
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The Importance of Sewing Machine Adjustments
by Stephanie Triplett January 26, 2021Creating breathtaking sketches and ideas is a wonderful talent to have, though many people dabble into the next realm, clothing design, to make their ideas a reality. You’ll have to… -
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What’s Inside and Why? A Closer Look at Lining, Interlining, Underlining, and Interfacing
by Shavonne Cruz October 22, 2020Knowing how to choose the proper finish for the inside of your garment can be a little confusing. Once you understand the difference between lining, interlining, underlining, and interfacing, you… -
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Sewing with Brocade – Free Sewing Pattern
by Lee Norris October 9, 2020Brocade is one of those fabrics that are always on trend, always elegant, and can sometimes be a bit intimidating to work with. Unique textures and metallic threads make for…