Sewing Lightweight Fabrics: Essential Tips and Techniques
Sewing with lightweight fabrics can be a delightful experience, offering the opportunity to create elegant garments and delicate projects with finesse. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges, from managing delicate materials to achieving precise stitches without distortion. Whether you're working with chiffon, organza, or lightweight silks, mastering the art of sewing lightweight fabrics requires a combination of skill, patience, and the right techniques.
How to Use A Sewing Machine for Absolute Beginners
So you bought your first sewing machine…now what? There are a few steps you’ll need to follow before creating the garment of your dreams, but once you master them, you’ll be off to the races. Here’s everything you need to know about using a sewing machine as an absolute beginner.
The Best Fabric for DIY Blouses
When choosing fabrics for DIY blouses, it's important to consider factors like comfort, style, and the level of difficulty in sewing. The best fabrics for blouses often include lightweight and breathable materials with good drape. In this blog post, we'll explore some great fabric options for making blouses.
Things You Can Make With Just 2 Yards of Fabric
In the world of sewing, creativity knows no bounds, and sometimes all it takes to make something beautiful is just a humble two yards of fabric. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a beginner, these ideas will show you how to turn a small amount of fabric into stunning, practical, and stylish creations.
Pleats Please! How to Wear and Care for Pleated Fabrics
Prim and posh or flowing and feminine, pleated fabric is more versatile than you may think. But before you start on your next pleated skirt project, are there any tips you need to know? We’ve got all the background on this exciting trend in our helpful guide to pleated fabric.
Metallic Foil Fabric: How to Use It and Where to Buy It
Glitter, glitz, and so much glamor – there’s a reason why metallic foil fabric is one of our bestsellers! Metallic foil fabric is a trendy and versatile style of fabric that can be used for everything from swanky dresses to swimsuits. Read all about this super shiny material in our guide.
The Best Fabric for Maxi Skirts
Maxi skirts are everywhere right now, from the runways to the real world. And it seems like they come in every material and color: denim, sequins, lace, you name it! But when making a DIY maxi skirt at home, which fabrics should you use? Find out in our guide to the best fabrics for maxi skirts.
Tailoring Terms You Need To Know For Your Next Alteration
So you have a garment you want to alter, and you can picture it in your mind, but you can’t quite explain how…we’ve all been there! The right tailoring can truly elevate a piece from good to great, but only if you use the correct terms to express your wants and needs. Here are 20 tailoring terms you need to know before your next alteration.
How To Sew Jersey Fabric For Beginners
Jersey fabric is a versatile and comfortable fabric that is also a great material for beginner sewing projects. First time sewing jersey fabric? There are a few tips and tricks that will make sewing your first jersey garment a little bit easier. Read on for all our handy tips in the Zelouf guide to jersey fabric.
Ruffle Fabrics & How To Sew Them
Fabrics that come with ruffle details already sewn on are a great way to add femininity and movement to any home sewing project. But did you know there are different types of ruffle fabric and specific things to keep in mind while sewing? Here are some of our favorite ruffle fabrics and how to work with them at home.
Your Sewing Glossary: 50 Sewing Terms You Need To Know
Are you new to the world of sewing? Perhaps you've been dabbling in this captivating craft for a while but find yourself tangled in a web of unfamiliar jargon. Fear not! In this blog post, we are here to guide you through the labyrinth of sewing terms, ensuring that you'll thread your way through any sewing project with confidence.
All About Cotton Fabric: Benefits, Sewing Tips, and Why It's Great For All Seasons
It may be one of the hottest summers on record, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on your style. Cotton is one of the most comfortable and breathable fabric options for any summer garment, and we’ve got tons of selections to help you beat the heat. What makes cotton such a stunning summer choice? Learn more in our Zelouf guide to cotton.
Chiffon Fabric Uses and Benefits
Understanding different fabric qualities and their uses is essential to starting a project of any kind. Fabric quality describes the basic fabric type, while its content describes the actual...
Our Bestselling Scuba Crepe Fabric
Scuba crepe is a medium-weight stretch fabric with a soft, grainy, crepe texture on one side. It is springy, smooth, and soft, and drapes well. Contrary to its name, scuba...
