I am fortunate to have a dedicated sewing room in my house in Connecticut. It has a perfect set-up for a gravity-fed iron, which uses a large, wall-mounted tank to feed distilled water into the iron. I love it! No more refilling a tiny water reservoir all day. No more auto-shut-offs. No more weak steam or low temperatures. And it has a removeable aluminum shoe for easy cleaning. These irons are not for everyone, of course. They take up space and they're heavier than regular household irons. They also can scorch or splatter if used improperly. Might such an iron be right for you? Check out this video - I'll show you how mine works and share some tips for...
The Style Falcon Ultimate Measuring Guide now has a FREE video companion. See the Style Falcon channel on YouTube. Each of the four short videos includes demonstrations on a live model and additional advice on how to accurately measure yourself. Watch them all or just the ones where you need more guidance:
Part One helps you get up for success and covers circumference measurements
Part Two covers half-body and quarter-body horizontal measurements
Part Three covers diagonal and curved measurements
Part Four covers vertical measurements
Or watch them all through this handy playlist link. Each video is five to seven minutes long.
Don't fear the sheer! Light and see-through fabrics make beautiful and useful garments. A few tips for cutting, handling and sewing will ensure success. See this YouTube video for some quick tips.
Why sew a little elastic or other stabilizer in the shoulders of your knit garments, such as the Two-hour Top or Gorgeous Godet Top?
Check out this two-minute tutorial to learn why and how to stabilize shoulders. You'll be glad you did!
