A serger is an essential part of any sewing room, adding a professional finish to all your projects. It can be intimidating at first but with a little practice, you’ll find serging projects become easier and faster than ever. With sergers, there are different types of stitches that can be used for creating seams, hems…
Many sewists must contend with this frustrating common problem: watching the sewing machine pull the fabric down into the machine. Before you panic, read this article and learn what to do when your fabric gets stuck in the sewing machine.
When it comes to sewing machine needles, you can’t go wrong with Schmetz. This German manufacturer produces many different types and sizes of sewing machine needles that are designed specifically to work with various fabrics, thread weights, and techniques. Whether you prefer the sharper point of a Microtex or the stronger blade of a Denim needle, Schmetz has something that’s right for your project.
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different needle sizes for sewing machines? Or how to know which size to use for which fabric? Sewing machine needles are incredibly important as the wrong size or type of needle can cause skipped stitches, broken thread, and even damage to your fabric. In this tutorial, I’ll explain what the different sizes mean and when to use them.
Sewing machine skipping stitches? Learn all about common causes and the top 10 fixes to troubleshoot this problem. Instead of a regular, even line of stitching, you’re met with some lengths of thread that are longer than others, skipping across the fabric instead of anchoring it together. These longer stitches are called “skipped stitches.” They’re frustrating and annoying, and they happen to even the most experienced seamstresses.
Everyone knows that sewists need to be experts in the craft – but what they may not realize is just how many tiny little parts a sewing machine has. It’s like a complex jigsaw puzzle with its bobbins, presser feet, spool pins, and feed dogs. To help make this task easier, I’m here to give…