Have you noticed the un-named presser foot in my photos of top-stitching? It’s called an overedge presser foot. In this post, I discuss what an overedge presser foot looks like and what it can be used for. What does it look like If you’re familiar with a universal presser foot (aka zigzag presser foot) you …
Month: September 2025
Geometry of Hand-Sewing Book Review
Want to embellish fabrics or garments? Don’t know how to start? This post is a book review of “The Geometry of Hand-Sewing” by Natalie Chanin. Introduction One of my favourite tops has embroidered beads and sequins. My childhood neighbour embroidered table cloths and pillow cases. I bought “The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches …