Topstitch faux leather can quickly become an ordeal. Some faux leaher are no problem, but others can be very stubborn, preventing your presser foot to slide properly and creating catastrophically ugly stitching (see photo at the end of the post). Teflon, roller or walking feet are often a great help in this case, but what…
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{Tutorial} Pressing faux leather
Sewing faux leather
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Sewing through many thick layers of fabric
Here are some techniques, machine settings and tips on how to sew several thick layers with your sewing machine. It will come a time in your sewing adventures, especially when sewing bags, when you’ll have to sew through many layers, so here’s how to get through these thicknesses and to avoid breaking your needle. […]