Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Choosing the right fabric can make or break your sewing project โ and in this video, Iโll show you exactly How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Sewing Projects.
๐ See the FREE Fabric Flash Cards - instagram.com/p/DI6m-WEMv0S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
This video is perfect for home sewers, fashion students, and small brand owners who want practical, hands-on tips for navigating the fabric store with confidence.
๐งต Covered in this video:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Start with your garment or pattern
03:24 How to test drape, stretch & feel
05:07 Understanding weight & opacity
06:49 Tips for shopping online
08:08 Matching fabric to function
11:00 Bonus pro tips
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#sewingtips #fabricshopping #sewingforbeginners #slowfashion #fashionstudent #handmadewardrobe #diyfashion
Choosing the right fabric can make or break your sewing project โ and in this video, Iโll show you exactly How to Choose the Right Fabric for Your Sewing Projects.
๐ See the FREE Fabric Flash Cards - instagram.com/p/DI6m-WEMv0S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
This video is perfect for home sewers, fashion students, and small brand owners who want practical, hands-on tips for navigating the fabric store with confidence.
๐งต Covered in this video:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Start with your garment or pattern
03:24 How to test drape, stretch & feel
05:07 Understanding weight & opacity
06:49 Tips for shopping online
08:08 Matching fabric to function
11:00 Bonus pro tips
๐ Like + Subscribe for more sewing content every week!
#sewingtips #fabricshopping #sewingforbeginners #slowfashion #fashionstudent #handmadewardrobe #diyfashion

![Sewing Machine Tension Explained (Finally, Properly)
I finally break down Sewing Machine Tension. Tension issues are the #1 reason people think theyre bad at sewing, when really nobody ever actually explained whats happening inside the machine. In this video, Im breaking down exactly how upper and lower tension work together, how to spot the difference between a tension problem and literally everything else that looks like one (needle, thread, bobbin winding, fabric weight), and how to actually fix it instead of randomly turning the dial and hoping.
By the end of this youll be able to diagnose tension issues on sight, on any machine, for good.
Chapters
Video starts at 00:00
What is sewing machine tension 00:51
Diagnosing common tension related problems 01:34
The Hanging Bobbin Test 02:57
Tension by Fabric Type 06:09
Recap/Outro 07:33
[ABOUT KIM DAVE]
Iโm a fashion designer and content creator helping you bridge the gap between digital design and physical production. My mission is to simplify the process of fashion design.
[CONNECT WITH ME]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdavedesigns/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimdavedesigns
Website: https://shop.kimdave.com/
#SewingTutorial #SewingMachine #LearnToSew #TensionProblems #sewingtips Sewing Machine Tension Explained (Finally, Properly)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oO7a4xx-M_o/mqdefault.jpg)




![6 Ways Im Working Smarter as a Fashion Designer Using AI
I share 6 ways Im working smarter as a fashion designer using AI in this video.
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Im not using AI to design for me, Im using it to buy back my time so I can spend more of it at the sewing machine. In this video, Im breaking down 6 real, practical ways Ive built AI into my workflow as an independent fashion designer, from content planning to customer emails to keeping my business organised behind the scenes.
This ones sponsored by @Caimera AI, but everything in here is stuff I actually use week to week.
[TIMESTAMPS]
Intro 00:00
Caimera 01:05
Convert image to ghost mannequin 01:22
Recolour 02:44
Image to sketch 04:53
Sketch to Image 05:43
Print to product 06:31
Portals 08:16
[ABOUT KIM DAVE]
Iโm a fashion designer and content creator helping you bridge the gap between digital design and physical production. My mission is to simplify the process of fashion design.
[CONNECT WITH ME]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimdavedesigns/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimdavedesigns 6 Ways Im Working Smarter as a Fashion Designer Using AI](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pGDmW5Xqn7U/mqdefault.jpg)



