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Instead of stitching back and forth a few times to begin and end your topstitching, first shorten your stitch length to something very short backstitch just once back and forth, then lengthen your stitches and sew as normal.

Don’t backstitch – at least, not in the traditional way.

This allows the presser foot to remain straight, horizontally, so that it doesn’t have to “climb uphill” to begin sewing the garment.

If you’re using a thicker fabric or a lot of layers, position some scrap fabric under the back of your presser foot before you begin to sew.

Again, it’s always important to do a test piece first. This is especially important with denim/jeans.

Depending on the thickness of fabric layers, the tension may need adjusting.

Consider using a guide foot for consistency.

Stitch spacing from the edge is extremely important when topstitching.

One way to avoid that is to use a twin needle for topstitching knits. It is important to not have wavy/puckered seams. Make sure you use the same number of layers in your test swatch as you’ll have in the finished project, and test out a few different threads, needles, and stitch types/lengths before you decide on the real deal.

Take your time and test on a piece of scrap fabric first.

Consider stepping outside of the thread matching box with a fun contrasting color – this can bring a pop of fun and pizzazz to your finished project.Sometimes your project might work better with a different thread & needle for topstitching make sure you choose your needle wisely.Your stitch line should be slightly longer than a joining stitch when you’re topstitching.90/14 is a special needle sized for top stitching it has a larger eye to accommodate the thicker thread.

Top stitching thread is heavier weight than traditional thread you put this thread in the top of your machine and use regular sewing thread in the bobbin.Technically you can use any stitch and thread to topstitch a project, but if you want professional results and a polished finish, it’s best to learn to topstitch like the pros. Top stitching is what it sounds like – a line of stitches that show on the top of your project.