Tutorial - How To Start & Finish Seams Invisibly

My Kids Clothes Week progress is slow. So, today I wanted to show you a favourite technique of mine.

Sometimes, I just detest the look of backstitching. My auto backstitch feature is usually my best buddy, but sometimes on visible seams such as a hem, backstitching is unsightly.

This is how I finish those seams.

• Sew the seam without backstitching, starting and stopping as close together as you can. Dont worry if you are about a stitch length away, it wont be noticable. Make sure you leave nice long tail threads.

 

• Tie a knot with the two threads, do this on both sides.

How Can I Make My Sewn Items Worth More?

When I think about a sewing budget, I also think about how I sew the item. What am I sewing to equal? Target? Myer? A boutique store? Bespoke?

Things such as fit, technique and seam finishes add value to your product.

First of all, it is best if you take the time to make design changes to make sure the pattern fits first. This automatically puts you above Kmart/Target because their clothes are designed to fit a wide range of bodies, not YOUR body or your child's body.

Then, what techniques do you employ?
Do you try new things? Do you push yourself to learn?

Or do you avoid the zipper or buttonhole you have always dreaded, in favour of something easier? Trust me, the time you take to perfect technique really adds value to what you are making.

What seam finishes do you use?  Overlocking looks much more professional than pinked seams. But even overlocking can look cheap at times... see above! :)