Where It Is Used This type of stitch is usually called for on the edge of a piece of fabric that has a bias cut, which can become distorted more easily than other fabric grain cuts. It’s also commonly used on curved cuts, such as necklines, to ensure pieces fit together properly in the most crucial places. Sewing the stay stitching in a certain direction is referred to as directional stitching....

Most sewing machines look the same, though. The tension disc is on the top left of the machine near the take-up lever and tension wheel; the spool pins and bobbin winder are on the right. On the far left side of the machine, you’ll find the hand wheel, and the stitch selector is typically on the front lower right side. Sometimes the spool pin is located on the back of the machine or on the side, near the bobbin winder....

“They streamline the crafting process and also allows you to cut consistent, uniform shapes faster—especially if you need them in bulk," Su-Queen Teo, a printing manager and owner of The Paper Crown, tells The Spruce. We researched top die cut machines in the market and evaluated each for versatility, price, and capabilities before naming our top pick, the Cricut Maker Machine. We love its unlimited design options and intuitive directions....

The look of a bead cap will vary considerably depending on the size and shape bead it is paired with. Bead caps may also be used with beaded ropes or beaded tassels at the connection to a clasp or earring finding to help hide knots or thread. For a crimp to hold securely, it is important to know which size crimp to use for which size wire. A crimp cover is a hollow decorative metal finding shaped like a C that can be closed around the crimp to make it look like a bead....

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Which Is Better—Oil-Based or Water-Based Polyurethane? The decision to use an oil-based or water-based polyurethane largely depends on your project and your preferences. Oil-based polyurethanes are somewhat easier to apply and can be less temperamental than water-based formulas. They’re also a bit thicker and contain more solids, requiring two or three coats where water-based poly may need three or four. However, oil-based polyurethane finishes are susceptible to brush marks, and they take much longer to dry, which can slow down your project and possibly increase the risk of getting bugs or dust in your finish before it dries....

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A multi-sized pattern is much easier to make minor sizing alterations. As you trace the pattern you can gently go from one size to another by following the lines for the various sizes. For example, to alter a pants pattern and have a size 12 waist and a size 14 hip, you will watch the hip line of the pattern and gradually change from the size 12 waistline area to the size 14 line in the hip line area....

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