Watch the edge of the fabric, not
the needle, when you're sewing.
This helps to sew straight seams.
Sewseamless
Always thread the sewing
machine with the presser foot up.
Round pillows
It's easy to make throw pillows without using a commercial
pattern. Here are the instructions for making a small round
throw pillow:


Trace around a round template
to make the pillow pattern.
(Make sure to add seam
allowances to the pattern.
Cut out pattern
Round pillow pattern pieces
Pillow pieces pinned, right
side of fabrics together
Don't sew over pins. This
weakens the seam, and you run
the risk of breaking the needle.
When choosing sewing
thread, a good rule of thumb
to follow is to choose a thread
color that is one shade darker
than your fabric.
The "secret" to sewing well is
pressing during garment
construction.
Using the correct presser foot
will help make your sewing
easier, and your finished
project look more professional.
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