Step 2: Finding Your True Size If you tend to be able to fit in most clothes off the rack, then a standard pattern without alterations may work for you. You can also avoid having to make complicated fitting adjustments by choosing patterns with simple designs that aren’t intended to fit closely to the body. […]
Embroidery Machine Hooping Tips to Make Your Creations Great
Embroidery machines are so fun. I recently wrote about the Brother PE770 Embroidery-only machine and how it let your creativity shine. With any embroidery machine, you can creative side run wild with fabric selection, thread colors, and design. What you create is totally up to you. But oh, the disappointment of a fabulous project gone […]
Can You Run Your Home Business Without an Expensive Embroidery Machine? With a Brother PE770, The Answer is Yes!
You know it is a good sign when the machine you are thinking about buying is a Consumer Digest Best Buy. The Brother PE770 5×7 inch Embroidery-Only Machine carries this distinction. That means the Brother PE770 has been recognized as a great value and a quality machine. But I wanted to find out for myself […]
How To Use A Seam Guide On A Sewing Machine
When sewing any material, it is necessary to keep the seam together in a straight and even manner. If one seam ends up being wider than the other, then the material skews and the clothing will never fit. The seam guide anyway, will help ensure consistent stitching. If you want to make consistent sewing, then […]
Sewing Seams and Seam Finishes 2
A continuation of the techniques in Seams 1 with illustrations that show you how to do a greater variety of seams. Strap seam is used for decoration. Plain seam is made and pressed open. On the right side, baste a strip of material with edges turned in, and edge stitch both sides. Braid and other trimmings may also […]
Sewing Seams and Seam Finishes 1
Seams are the lines of stitching which hold two pieces of fabric together. In general, we try sewing seams as inconspicuous as possible, and in most cases, as strong as possible. For this reason always make sure that you use good quality cotton for sewing seams. The types of seam we use depend on the strength […]
What Points to Ponder to Find That Perfect Sewing Machine?
The ideal sewing machine can be picked by taking into consideration a few basic ideas and by asking yourself where you and the machines of your choice stand against each of these points. 1.Budget Fixing the budget is the pre-requisite for any purchase decision and buying a sewing machine is no different. It also helps […]
Basic Stitches 2
Basic stitches 2 give you an array of basic stitches you need to know. This web page gives you the how, when and where to use the different basic stitches. Bookmark this page as a reference. Although we use sewing machines for the majority of our home sewing projects there are still certain projects that are done by […]