Looking for some easy sewing projects? Here’s a list of 50 fun and quick items you can make even if you are a sewing novice.
Learn How To Make Christmas Stockings with this DIY No-Sew Christmas Stockings and How To Sew Christmas Stockings tutorial! I'm so excited about these Handmade Christmas Stockings! I can't believe how easy DIY Christmas stockings are to make and wish I had tried making my own Christmas stockings before spending money on expensive brand-name stockings! You are going to love this tutorial on How To Sew A Christmas Stocking and DIY Christmas Stocking No-Sew! Watch the video below for the no-sew method and download the Free Stocking Template to make your stockings.
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
As every seamstress or tailor knows, the little bits that get into a sewing machine can spell big trouble. Here is a quick and easy tip to deep clean your sewing machine so that it will keep going and going.
If you've been wanting to learn how to sew but don't know how to use a sewing machine yet, you need to check out Starting to Sew, a free self-paced online class for beginners.
Diagnose and solve poor sewing machine tension with this step-by-step checklist.
Learn to make quick and easy fabric bookmarks using fabrics scraps. This tutorial walks all level of quilters through the steps to make a fabric bookmark.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
How to Service Your Sewing Machine Yourself: A Step by Step Tutorial
THE Sewing Machine Stitches You NEED To Know!
Do you want a finished overlock stitch for your seams but don't have a serger? Learn how to finish your seams using four different methods.
Proper care and cleaning of your machine is vital for the life and performance of the machine-- keep reading to learn the basics you need to keep your best sewing pal purring like a kitten! (This post contains affiliate links)
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
Looking for an easy way to finish raw fabric edges without a serger? In this presser foot guide you will find answers to these questions
How to troubleshoot sewing machine tension! Loose, tangled stitches are a problem and there IS a solution. Use this thread tension checklist to fix it!
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
Instructions and How-To’s to Guide you through the most common sewing techniques including how to sew a zipper & insert piping into a seam.
This sewing machine needle guide will teach you about sewing machine needle sizes and types and give you a free printable chart cheat sheet!
This sewing tutorial will explain what sewing machine tension is, its function, why we need to adjust it, and how to find the right tension for your project.
Have you ever wondered how quilters and sewists get perfect seams? It's no secret, they use a Walking Foot. Improve your sewing with a Walking Foot
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Wondering what the different sewing machine needle sizes mean? This tutorial will explain everything you need to know, including when to use each size.
Learn how to do the blind hem stitch with a sewing machine. The blind hem stitch makes an almost invisible stitch on the front of the item.
This sewing tutorial will explain what sewing machine tension is, its function, why we need to adjust it, and how to find the right tension for your project.
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
So little changes about needles, so the news of SCHMETZ color coded needles is HUGE! From my travels the most frequent comment heard was about identification of the needle . . . . especially after it was out of the package. The problem is now solved! Most needles will have two bands of color - the top band to identify the needle TYPE and the lower band to identify needle SIZE. The SCHMETZ Universal will have just one color band identifying needle size. The new SCHMETZ color coded needles are shipping now to your local stores. Yahoo . . . Happy New Year! Sew SCHMETZ! Rhonda PS: This is my last blog post at this address. Read the new blog on our website at www.SCHMETZneedles.com.
Learn how to hem pants at home, complete with video tutorials for hand stitching or using a sewing machine
Today I’ll be showing you how to use a twin needle or double needle on your sewing machine all in a video tutorial. There’s a photo tutorial as well along with some great close up examples to help you be as successful as possible with sewing with a twin needle. There’s something about sewing two […]
In this post, I'll walk you through the process of removing rust from your vintage sewing machine in order to clean and restore it.
How to troubleshooting sewing machine tension if you're getting defective stitches or broken threads - learn what to look for to fix it
Looking to make sure you are using the right sewing machine needle? check out my guide on sewing machine needles for all the tips.
The right sewing machine needle sizes for the job means you will get professional stitching. Best sewing machine needles size & needle types.
What is a serger and how do I use it? This is a question I hear all the time. Today we are breaking it down and telling you exactly how to use this sewing machine.
Learn how to use a sewing machine and participate in Melanie Ham's learn to sew series! This is for absolute sewing beginners and beyond.
Today I will be showing you how to do some sewing machine maintenance on your front loading bobbin sewing machine. I have made a video showing you how to take apart the bobbin area and give your machine a good oil and clean.
How to choose a sewing machine needle - universal vs knit vs sharp needles - which needle should you use for which fabric
If your sewing and stitches aren't going smoothly, your sewing machine tension may be the problem. Here's how to determine where the problem lies, and how you can prevent thread nests as you sew.
Learn about the different types of sewing machine presser feet with this detailed guide covering the essentials and the obscure!
Read this article to learn how to fix the tension on a sewing machine. Your stitches will look absolutely perfect.
If your sewing and stitches aren't going smoothly, your sewing machine tension may be the problem. Here's how to determine where the problem lies, and how you can prevent thread nests as you sew.
I often get a question from my readers - how to sew straight? In this guide, I will show you how to easily keep stitching lines straight. I will talk about topstitching mostly because keeping seam allowances equal is a different topic. Have you ever had problems with crooked stitching lines? I bet you had. Even intermediate sewists are struggling sometimes to do it and had to rip and redo stitching. But sewing in a straight line is much simpler than you think. And I want to help you to sew straight every time.
you’re new to sewing, you may have just started with the standard presser foot that comes on the machine and haven’t yet changed it out.
Do you want to learn to sew? This post is all about how to sew for beginners. If you are scared of your machine read this post today!
