Effective sewing tips

Do you constantly have to sew back the same buttons onto your clothes over and over again? Aren't they just staying put? Maybe you need something stronger than thread. Try using dental floss instead. This unconventional string is a lot stronger and more effective in keeping buttons in place.

How good are you at storing your sewing patterns? Do you end up getting frustrated over edges wrinkling up and patterns creasing up? Well, all you need to do is roll up your patterns and store them in empty cardboard rolls. This will keep your pattern crisp and prevents crinkling.

Uneven hemlines? Do you find it difficult to toe, oops! sew the line? Slip a thin piece of cardboard inside the crease while sewing up a hem. Just move it along as you sew. It's the best way to maintain an even hemline without the tailor's help!

Blunt scissors are a nuisance to work with. Not only do they hurt your fingers, they also don't give you a clean cut. Sharpen your scissors regularly. Cut a foil, sand paper or glass paper a few times with your scissors. It helps sharpen them.

Black on black! Always difficult to remove black stitches from black cloth. Or any other dark cloth. Don't keep squinting and straining your eyes. Just rub a bit of white chalk over the stitch line. This will highlight the stitches. You can remove them more easily now.