6 ways to use masking tape in your sewing projects

You might think masking tape should be stored in your garage or utility room, but after reading this post by Portia from Makery you might start keeping a roll (or two, or three) stored in your sewing space. She gives 6 ways you can use masking tape in your sewing projects, from cutting bias tape to marking seam guides.

Masking tape is a versatile tool that is commonly used for painting and home repairs. However, it can also be a useful tool in the sewing room. In her post, “6 Sewing Hacks With Masking Tape”, Portia from Makery showcases how this simple tape can make sewing projects easier and more efficient.

Here are some of my own tips for using masking tape in sewing.

Cutting bias tape: Use masking tape to hold the bias tape in place while cutting it to the desired length, making sure to keep the tape tight against the fabric.

Marking seam guides: Use masking tape to mark the seam allowance on your fabric, ensuring that you sew your seams accurately every time.

Securing fabric: Use masking tape to temporarily secure fabric in place while you are working on a project, preventing it from shifting or slipping as you sew.

Making pattern adjustments: Use masking tape to make changes to your pattern pieces, such as lengthening or shortening them, without having to make permanent alterations.

Creating bias tape: Use masking tape to help you fold fabric into bias strips, making the process easier and more precise.

Labeling fabric: Use masking tape to label different pieces of fabric, keeping your sewing projects organized and easy to identify.

By incorporating these tips into your sewing projects, you can make your work more efficient and enjoyable. To learn more about how to use masking tape in sewing, read Portia’s full post, “6 Sewing Hacks With Masking Tape,” on the Makery blog.

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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