Always be careful of needles when you’re sewing, it’s easy to hurt yourself. Always keep them well away from children. Common mistakes when you’re learning how to sew We all make mistakes when we’re learning, there’s no shame in that. But it’s worth being aware of some common...
Here’s a list of some of my very favorite painter’s tape hacks that will make your sewing and crafting (and maybe even your life!) a little easier. Share this: How to Sew a Pot Scrubber Out of Produce Bags This plastic mesh scrubber works very well to clean a variety of surfaces,...
For a clean and professional finish. Also keep in mind your stitch length . Needle: Make sure you get the right needle. Ballpoint needles are meant for knit fabric. Also - keep an eye on needle size. Finally, if you want to do some topstitching with a regular sewing machine then you...
Step 1: Basic Sewing Tools. These things will make you a nice little sewing kit: Needles- You'll want to look for "sharps" for basic sewing. "Betweens" are used for quilting. "Embroidery" or "crewel" needles have larger eyes (an eye is the hole at the top of the needle) and are...
How are sewing needles made? Well if your hobby is sewing in any form then you’re going to be using needles and pins at some point (pardon the pun!). Did you know that it takes 2 days to make a needle or pin? It all starts as long coils of steel wire. The basic process is:...
Service mechanical sewing machine parts: Unplug the sewing machine. Clean the thread tension assembly using tweezers to remove tangles of thread around the disks. Use a fine emery cloth to sand off burrs or rust from the bobbin thread tension assembly. Replace any damaged parts. ...
A clean surface:Use a flat surface to work on, such as a table or countertop. Lay down a soft cloth to avoid scratching delicate pieces. Safety pinsorsewing needles:These are great for loosening tight knots. Baby powderorbaby oil:These can make stubborn knots easier to manage. ...
needles– For basic hand sewing I just have a few sizes of “sharps” or all purpose sewing needles on hand. thread– I use an all purpose sewing thread for this. It’s 100% polyester. Choose a color that matches your fabric if you don’t want the stitches to show. I’ll be using...
To ensure a clean finish, sew close to the edge of the zipper tape using a zipper foot. Next, close the bottom of the zipper by sewing across it. Carefully open the basting stitches on the garment with a seam ripper. Then, press the fabric around the zipper to create a polished look...
All sewing machine needles are designed the same way (but they all aren’t equal). They are rounded in the front and flat in the back. Loosen the Needle Clamp and insert a fresh needle as high as it will go into the machine. Tighten the Needle Clamp. Note: The needle will only fit...