Fits Sew Well

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Perfect Sew makes sewing tricky fabrics like silk super easy! Just mix the stabilizer with water, treat your fabric, and let it dry.

It makes your fabric paper-like, so cutting and sewing is a breeze. Start with a 1:4 stabilizer to water ratio and adjust as needed. You’ll need to wash the garment to remove the stabilizer.

Try it out, you’ll love it!

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To get a perfect stitched hem, I like to use fusible stay tape. This helps to keep the layers from shifting when you are top stitching. Any double sided fusible would work but I really love Ultra Double Sided Fusible from Design Plus. It is very light weight and transparent within the hem allowance. (find it here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3daspxdt )

Follow these easy steps for a perfect hem:

Step 1: Determine the hem allowance and clean finish the edge. Press up hem allowance. (pic 1)

Step 2: Open hem allowance and fuse double sided fusible to wrong side at edge of hem. (pic 2).

Step 3: Remove paper from fusible tape and finger press hem in place before a final press (pic 3).

Step 4: Top stitch at desired height. No pins required! Finished hem is perfect every time. (pic 4 & 5)

📖 Visit the blog here to print a copy: https://tinyurl.com/FSW-Blog-hem

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Frustrated in getting the hem the right length? Try this technique I learned from my husband’s tailor. Anyone can help mark your pants – even your husband!

Step 1: (pic 2 ) Grab a ruler (any length). Make sure you are wearing the intended shoes and with the ruler on the floor mark the top on both back pant legs.

(pic 3) This method takes into consideration uneven leg lengths. Notice my right leg is longer than my left (the right ruler is closer to the cut edge). This can occur if you have a high hip.

Step 2: (pic 4) Based on the mark, desired finished length, and hem allowance determine where to cut each pant leg (pic 5) and hem.

Presto! Pants will be the same length off the floor regardless of how long each leg is.

Visit our blog for easy to follow directions + FREE downloadable PDF you can keep in your sewing space!

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Having trouble with fabric bunching at the start of a seam?

Try placing a small square of tissue paper under the seam. It adds stability and prevents stitches from balling up or fabric getting pulled into the bobbin case. Just tear away the tissue when you're done for a neat, well-balanced seam. This trick works for everything from lightweight jersey knits to silk and rayon.

Give it a try on your next project!

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On Valentine's Day, many of us wear red to celebrate. Red symbolizes passion, confidence, and warmth. It can boost energy levels and make a bold statement.

In sewing, it’s the colour that transforms clean lines into drama and simple silhouettes into showstoppers.

The late 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶 knew this intimately. His signature Valentino Red wasn’t just a shade; it provoked emotion — bold, romantic, unforgettable.

For sewists, red is an invitation:

❤️ A sculpted wool coat
❤️ A fluid bias cut dress
❤️ A perfectly topstitched linen jacket
❤️ Red piping that whispers couture

𝑻𝑰𝑷! Choose your red wisely: blue-based reds suit cooler skin tones, while orange-based reds suit warmer tones.

If that perfect red fabric has been waiting in your stash, this is your time!
𝗦𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆. 𝗦𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆. 𝗦𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗱.

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Canada Sews Palmer/Pletsch Fashion Sewing Calgary Sews

Say hello to winter sewing bliss with my new toy, the Reliable 4100IS from Italy!🙂

My old steam generator quit on me, and after a long hunt filled with duds, I found this gem. It gives endless steam and has the perfect weight.  It's a dreamy must-have for avid sewists!

Albert Schweitzer once said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lightened the flame within us”.🌅

As a young girl, my mom ignited my passion for sewing💗. Later, Pati Palmer rekindled that spark giving me the courage to teach. 👩‍🏫

Thank you both, as I would not be here today without your encouragement.

For my Canadian friends, enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and friends. Be grateful for those who have rekindled that spark in you!