Sewing organza is a little bit difficult & your regular needle might not work for it. Read our detailed guide to learn how to sew organza.
Organza is a stiff silk fabric that has many uses, but it can also be difficult to sew.
To make this process easier for you, know these do’s and don’ts before you get started.
Additionally, take extra care when cutting the organza so your final outcome isn’t compromised by an inaccurate cut or poorly-sewn seams!
Organza is a breathable fabric which makes it the perfect choice to use in curtains. It’s available in nylon and silk, both of which make for great material choices; I chose polyester because it offers more body than silk while still giving me that nice flowy look and feel.
Organza is a delicate fabric that has many uses. It can be embellished with motifs, or it might have matte and shimmery types. Regardless of which you choose, here are some tips for working successfully with organza!
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How To Sew Organza – Step By Step Guide
Sewing Organza is easy. Before we jump on how to sew organza let’s have a look at the materials needed while sewing.
Material Needed
- Organza Fabric
- Flannel Fabric
- Pressing iron
- Cotton Thread
- Microtex needle
- Sewing Machine
- Fine Pins
- Fabric Weights
- Non-Slip Ruler
- Sharp Scissors
- Tape – Optional
Working with Organza
1. Don’t Wash The Fabric
There’s no need to pre-wash organza as it will soften it. Unless of course, you need it soft.
2. Press The Fabric
When pressing organza, adjust the heat setting on your iron if needed. I pressed it with my lowest heat settings and found that dry pressing rather than steam worked best for me when working with this fabric type.
3. Pin The Fabric
To pin fabric, place the pins closer together. Also, use fine and sharp pins on sheer fabrics like organza to prevent damaging them while cutting or sewing.
A little trick for all types of sheers is adding small pieces of scrap fabric where you need to add a pin so that they will stay in place when pinned through them instead of your project material itself.
4. Change Your Sewing Machine Needle
Needles are essential for sewing with organza. With a regular needle, you might have trouble seaming the delicate fabric.
I recommend using universal needles or 70/10 Microtex needle to handle this type of job because they’re small and sharp enough that can get through any threading issue without breaking it in half!
If your current needle is dull or bent out of shape after multiple uses, then replace it immediately so the stitching doesn’t become difficult later on down the line when you least expect it!
5. Set Your Machine to the stretch Stitch Setting
When sewing with organza, it is best to use the straight stitch setting. The most basic of stitches will work for this fabric; fancy stitching won’t do much.
6. Use Cotton Thread
Use regular weight cotton thread
7. Avoid Backstitching
When sewing with organza, you should avoid backstitching to prevent damage. You can only sew your fabric once in one direction and cannot use a seam ripper if there is an error because it will tear the fabric.
In case of mistakes, get new material as each time you make a mistake on this delicate material causes more harm than good by damaging the existing piece or even ruining it completely!
8. Hold the Fabric on Both Sides
When you are sewing organza fabric, keep your hands behind the presser foot and in front of it. Don’t apply too much pressure as this may affect stitching. Hold tautly so that no wrinkles or unwanted puckers appear on the right side of the material.
9. Run Test on a Piece of Scrap Fabric First
Textile artist, Judith Leiber recommends testing your stitches on a scrap piece of fabric before working with organza. This will give you an opportunity to ensure that the settings are correct beforehand so as not to ruin your actual project.
10. Finish Hems
To create a delicate, see-through look on sheer fabrics use enclosed French seams with narrow hems and bound edges. Unfinished seam allowances will detract from this effect while heavy hems make it more difficult to achieve the desired result.
For best results don’t apply these kinds of finished stitching techniques on curves since they usually need binding instead for support in curved areas like armholes or necklines.
How To Use Organza For Project
1. Opt for Simple Design
Organza is fancy enough on its own that it doesn’t need to be used in an intricate design. A simple style will do, showcasing the fabric instead of covering it up with another patterned material.
2. Press The Fabric With A Dry Iron If Needed
To ensure your fabric is wrinkle-free before sewing, use a dry iron to press it if needed.
3. Hold Down The Edges When Cutting And Sewing
When cutting or sewing organza, it can be slippery. Therefore, hold the fabric when you do so to prevent damage and use double-sided tape for extra security if needed.
4. Use A Pencil, Pen, Or Chalk To Mark The Fabric
If you want to mark the organza fabric, avoid using markers and other things that might not be easy to remove. You can use a pen or pencil instead.
Some Last Words
Now, I have explained all the tips & tricks about how to sew organza. Hope these tips will help you with sewing projects. If you have queries, feel free to ask in the comment section.
Happy Sewing!
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