Serger thread needs to avoid creating bulky seams and is generally thinner or finer than its counterpart, regular sewing machine thread. The Serger thread needs to be fairly smooth and consistent since it will be passing through so many pathways in a
Ready to start a new embroidery project? Use the guide below to help you select the right stabilizer, hooping, needle, and thread for your project!
Binding with bias tape is a very easy way to give fabric edges a smooth and neat appearance. Bias tape is strips of fabric cut on the bias which makes it more flexible and gives it some stretch to finish edges of neck lines, blankets, hot pads, and m
The specialty Bobbin Case was originally developed for stitching decorative stitches, adding a decorative heavier thread while sewing from the wrong side of the fabric. This gave a cool textured look of the stitches. But this is a technique that can
1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel toward you. 2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the release button to the right. Bobbin cover will pop up sufficiently to allow you to remove the cover. 3. Insert the bobb
Ready to start using your automatic needle threader? Find step-by-step instructions for using an automatic needle threader here. Be sure to raise the presser foot lifter and raise the needle to its highest position before threading. NOTE: For smooth
1. Turn off the power. 2. Raise the needle. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Hold the needle threader. 5. Turn the handwheel towards you to lower and raise the needle. 7. Open the loop. 8. Pull both threads back.
Creating a skirt or hemming a pair of jeans? A blind hem, also known as the invisible hem, is nearly invisible from the right side of the fabric, making it perfect for skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc. How to Blind Hem. Machine Settings:. Reg
Whether you are a more experienced sewist or you’re just getting started, here are a few tips we’d like to share with you to help keep your sewing easy and fun!. If Thread Loops Are Showing on the Underside of the Fabric. Thread looping on the unders
General Threading. How to thread the top of a machine varies from machine model to machine model. It’s best to check your machine instruction manual for specific details for your specific machine. However, there are some general tips to keep in mind
How to wind a bobbin can vary somewhat from machine model to machine model, so it’s best to consult your machine manual for the specifics regarding your machine. However, there are some general tips to keep in mind before you begin to wind your bobbi
Use the Multi-line decorative Foot to create evenly spaced borders with decorative stitches or as a guide when sewing Omnimotion and side-motion stitches. Guidelines are provided for accurately turning corners of 1⁄4” (6mm) and 1⁄2” (12mm) measuremen
Whether embroidering or doing decorative stitching, stabilizer is an important item to have in your tool kit. There are a lot of different types of stabilizers out there and it can be intimidating but here I will break down the 3 most common types of
With the Ribbon Feet Set you can easily create decorative ribbon embellishment. Three different feet will accommodate a variety of ribbons. You can create free hand hearts or use the new Circular Attachment templates to create ribbon hearts. If your
Make your toddler or newest addition to the family your valentine this year with this easy to make heart themed blanket. We will use a technique to make the corners look really nice, called mitered corners. What you need:. Step by step. 1. Start by c
Save money and give your jacket a longer life. It is not as complicated as you might think. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step. What you need:. Preparing the jacket. 1. The first thing to do is to stabilize the layers. This will make the rest
One of the most common garment alterations is hemming jeans. Whether it’s tailoring a pair of designer jeans or hemming up some hand-me-downs for the kids, there comes a time sooner or later when you’ll want to hem a pair of jeans! Hemming jeans by m
Everything in fashion cycles back around - and this is oh so true for patchwork! Patchwork blouses, dresses, coats, pants, vests, skirts, and more can be seen in small boutiques and across Pinterest and Instagram. Patchwork garments represent the bes
What you need:. Fabric for binding see preparation for the amount needed. Preparation. In our example we have chosen the finished width to ⅝” (1,5cm) but you can easily change to whatever width you want following the instructions below:. To determin
What you need:. Preparation. In our example we have chosen the finished width to ⅝” (1,5cm) but you can easily change to whatever width you want following the instructions below:. To determine how wide to cut the strips:. Example:. Finished width fo
