During this time of self-quarantine, let’s chat with Brenda Ratliffe, owner of Pink Castle Fabrics and The Stitchery Sewing Center in Michigan.
5 Tips for Machine Embroidery with Metallic Thread
Working with metallic or specialty thread on your embroidery machine can be challenging, so I’m sharing 5 simple tips for success and some nifty gear!
Sewing My 1st Men’s Collared Shirt | McCall’s Pattern M6044
Finally finished my 1st men’s button down shirts – McCall’s M6044. Let’s take a look back at the entire sewing process and sharing my thoughts on this pattern.
Setting in Sleeves Flat | Collared Shirt Techniques M6044
Part 3 of an ongoing series to make a men’s button down shirt McCall’s M6044. This is my process for stay stitching arm / neck holes, setting in a sleeve flat and finishing seams.
Flat Felled Seams | Collared Shirt Techniques M6044
Part 2 of an ongoing series to make a men’s button down shirt McCall’s M6044. This is my process for sewing the shoulders using the flat felled seams method.