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SEAM FINISHES

  From Sew Styling 11/14/2023 SEAM FINISHES Seam finishes are an essential part of garment and accessory construction when working with woven fabrics.  Grainline Studio's blog post, A guide to Seam Finishes for Woven Fabrics   provides a good overview of ways to finish seams with detailed steps for each .   ( https://grainlinestudio.com/blogs/blog/a-guide-to-seam-finishes-for-woven-fabrics )  Here are some other web sites that may help you to have the inside look as good as the outside.  FOR KNITS & WOVENS:   https://threadsmonthly.com/seam-finishes/   21 Seam Finishes for Knits & Wovens (+ videos) !!        How to sew a basic seam : https://threadsmonthly.com/seam-finishes/#basic-seam Seam finishes: U sing a sewing machine: · Zig zag : https://threadsmonthly.com/seam-finishes/#zigzag · Mock overlock : https://threadsmonthly.com/seam-finishes/#mock-overlock · Stitched and pinked : https://threadsmonthly.com/seam-finishes/#stitch-pink · Double stitched : https

Interesting Sites for Creative Ideas

When you need inspiration and are overwhelmed by the endless pages on google, here are some helpful sites to focus your creative efforts. https://theseamanmom.com/ : Petro at Easy Peasy Creative Ideas "Do you long to create beautiful projects but despair of finding the time to do so? Do you wish you could find easy projects that would still satisfy your creative soul? Are you looking for ways to make time for your passions and hobbies but don’t know where to start ?" https://weallsew.com/ Bernina We All Sew Newsletter "WeAllSew is a place where sewers and crafters of all ages and skill levels are celebrated and inspired through project ideas, patterns and tips to fuel your creativity and love for sewing." https://seekatesew.com/ See Kate Sew "Hi! I’m See Kate Sew, aka Kate Blocher: fashion lover, fabric and pattern designer, author and mother of four. When I’m not chasing kids you can find me at my sewing table or daydreaming up new designs.&quo