If there is one stitch that everyone should know about, it is the blind hem stitch. Although, these can sometimes be intimidating, especially to beginners. So, whether you’re feeling intimidated by using a sewing machine or struggling to achieve a genuinely invisible stitch, well, you’re in the right place to solve your issues. With the …
Liz Miller
Sewing is many people’s favorite hobby and the more you get into it, the more you learn about the workings of the machine and the tricks of bobbin threads. However, there usually comes a time when, all of a sudden, your machine does not pick up the bobbin thread and you cannot tell why. In …
A yarn pom pom is one of the first craft skills you may learn, or have learned previously. They are particularly fun to make with kids as it has a level of revelation when you actually get that pom pom effect, which kids love. Beyond being a fun activity to get kids into crafts, the …
While sewing can occasionally seem to be an intimidating hobby to get into, especially if you have seen people working on extravagant projects, getting started is actually pretty easy. Even if you have never sewn a single seam in your life, there are plenty of different practical projects you can use as a starting point. …
Do you want to give your sewing project a professional touch? Do you find yourself at a loss when it comes to pressing those challenging seams? Getting the hang of pressing seams is essential for any type of sewing. It not only improves the aesthetics of the project but also gives it extra strength so …
Whether you are new to sewing or have been sewing your own garments for years, you may be in the market for an upgrade. But before you go out and purchase an overpriced machine that does less than half of what you need, it is important to know what you need from your machine. The …
The fact that Cricut cutters are such incredible devices and have grown in popularity recently is due to a variety of factors. They come in very handy for a variety of craft endeavors, from quilting to producing labels. The best Cricut machine for fabric hinges on your intentions for your Cricut if you’re interested in …
Are you wondering why your upper thread keeps breaking while you’re trying to complete a project with your sewing machine? This can be particularly frustrating when you’re halfway through a new project, and the thread keeps snapping. If you’re wondering why this keeps happening to you, you may be wondering if your trusty machine has …
If you are a citizen of the USA, one thing that you might be specifically on the lookout for is a sewing machine that is made in the USA. The main reason for this is that the USA is well known for producing high quality sewing machines, and it can often be cheaper to get …
Having a sewing machine with an automatic thread cutter is fantastic. It might sound like an unnecessary addition, but I promise, once you go there, you’ll never go back! With an automatic thread cutter, you eliminate any need for that small pair of scissors around your neck or the thread cutter that barely works on …