Learn how to make shirts at home effortlessly. Our guide covers all you need with easy-to-follow instructions.
Use a seam ripper or scissors to cut through stitches if needed. Locate and remove any visible hardware, such as screws, bolts, or nuts. Use your screwdriver or pliers to carefully extract these components. Keep all hardware in a secure container, such as a small plastic bag or a labeled...
You don’t want to go searching for supplies when there’s a minor accident to tend to. Your kit should be easy to find. But it should be kept in a high, childproof cabinet, far away from kids’ prying fingers. Keep one full-sized kit in a central spot at home, such as your ki...
Stop the machine a few stitches at the spot where you want your seam to be turned 90 degrees. With the needle down in the fabric, raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction. More...
Machine quilting doesn't have the same folksy reputation as quilting by hand, but it can make for a more visually dramatic quilt. The tension of the stitches creates more extreme peaks and valleys. Of course, it's also much faster to create a quilt with the help of a sewing machine. Ma...
When do I need to call my doctor? Check with your doctor or go to the emergency room if: The cut is deep, long, or the edges are jagged. You may needstitchesand atetanus shot. The cut or scrape is from a dirty or rusty object. You may need a tetanus shot. ...
Unraveling the Fun: The Wild World of Yarn-Haired Barbie Dolls In the world of doll enthusiasts, the latest trend has everyone in stitches—quite literally. Picture this: Barbie dolls, the epitome of glam and gloss, sporting luscious locks of yarn instead of their signature synthetic strands. ...
How to sew even when there's a house to clean and food to make It's easy to think everything needs to be done before we can sew, our house clean, food in the crock pot, fresh baking for snacks and as soon as we sit down we think of another thing we really should do! Sewing ...
See how to make a quilt with panels using your home sewing machine.Noquilting hoop,nolongarm,nofancy equipment. If I can do it, you can do it too! (And see where I hung it!) Because sometimes, you just want something pretty to look at. A picture on your wall, or door. And that...
If you work off a spool of thread when basting (using long stitches to temporarily hold fabric layers or seams in place until the final sewing is completed…at which time the basting stitches will be removed), you won’t have to stop to rethread your needle. This may be one of those ...