Coats & Clark http://www.coatsandclark.com/ Coats & Clark thread is very widely available in many colors. Unfortunately many people feel that it’s poor quality thread and not worth using. Your author’s sewing machine won’t even actually sew with it – it just jams up on a huge mess of thread every time your author tries. However, […]
Should I Buy a Toy Sewing Machine for My Child?
Probably not. Most, if not all, toy sewing machines made today are of very poor quality and will not produce a result of quality acceptable to the child. This may very well discourage the child from actually learning about sewing when they’re ready to. Some toy sewing machines may also actually be so poorly made […]
What Serger Should I Buy?
It’s best to go look at your available choices, try some different models with different features, and decide what you like. The list of manufactures above still stands. A few things to keep in mind when test driving a serger: How Easy Is It to Thread? Sergers are usually harder to thread than sewing machines, […]
Do I Need a Serger to Sew?
No, you can sew without a serger. Sergers for home use are in fact a recent development. Most garments can be easily completed with a sewing machine and without a serger. However, you may prefer to use a serger because of the convenience it offers in some circumstances.
My Sewing Machine is Doing Something Wrong! What Do I Do?
Try a different or new needle. Remove all thread from the machine and rethread it from scratch. Open all service panels and clean out all lint. If the manual directs you to oil the machine, do so according to the manufacturer’s instructions using quality sewing machine oil. (Do not use standard household oils or automotive […]
What’s a Serger?
A serger is a sewing-machine-like device that simultaneously trims the fabric with a blade, sews a seam, and finishes the cut edge of the fabric. According to “Sewing Secrets From the Fashion Industry,” such a device can only be considered a serger if it both forms a chain stitch to make the seam and also […]
How Do I Practice Free Embroidery Machine ?
Using a pen, On a piece of fabric draw several straight lines, a corner, a curve, and a circle. Lock your thread as described above, then set the machine for zigzag stitching. While running the machine, slowly move the hoop so that the machine forms satin stitching up and down some of the straight lines. […]
How Do I Lock The Thread at The Beginning and End of My Embroidery so It Doesn’t Begin to Unravel?
Make several stitches in place to lock the thread.