Here's where this tutorial on Basic Machine Stitches comes in handy. Use it as a next step. How To Turn And Sew A Square Corner That's somethign that is good to know. See it once and you'll know it forever: Stop the machine a few stitches at the spot where you want your seam ...
Machine quilting is easy to learn, but it does take some practice. Make a few trial runs before starting to stitch on your completed quilt. On the test swatch, adjust the tension settings for the machine so that the stitches are even and do not pucker or have loose loops of thread. The...
This Janome sewing machine is a step up on the price and sophistication scale. If you were annoyed that the Janome 2212 doesn’t have enough built-in stitches, you’ll be happy to hear the Magnolia 7318 has a 18. The Magnolia 7318 is a mechanical sewing machine. This is an advantage ...
Your top and bottom threads should be of the same weight, and the threads should not be the delicate variants designed for hand sewing. If your thread continues to break after re-threading the top thread, lower the tension settings for the top thread. The machine is skipping stitches A ...
Best For Advanced Sewers:Janome DC5100 Sewing Machine “Automatic presser tension, powerful and quiet DC motor, impressive quality stitch, hardcover included.” Best Without Foot Pedal:Janome 7330 Magnolia Sewing Machine “LCD Screen, start/stop button without foot pedal, 30 stitches, very easy to...
Come on in! Best Overall: MICHLEY LSS-505 Mini Sewing Machine“The best mini sewing machine with 8 basic stitches available and 2-speed settings for your various fabric projects” Best with Large Table: APlus+ Mini Sewing Machine“A large detachable table is enlightened with LED light, APlus+...
Most of the Eileen Fisher blazers for summer are unlined, loose and unstructured, patch pockets, 2-piece sleeves. Different blazer designs have different levels of collar notch, and height of the highest closure/ top button/ bottom of neckline opening. ...
I added a dart to the top of each sleeve, using that method as a substitute for the running stitches normally used to facilitate the insertion of the sleeve into the armscye. I have used this alteration frequently as it seems to fit my shoulder anatomy well. I shortened the sleeves from ...
This machine is about the size of a small printer, and it can cut or draw on a variety of materials. I always associated them with just paper and vinyl – but you can also cut stuff like balsa wood and fabric, depending on what blade you use. The fabric part was what really got ...
for sewing denim like theseSchmetz Denim Needles, or a universal needle that is at least size 90/14. If the denim is particularly thick, make it 100/16. These needles will have a reinforced blade to minimize needle deflection and reduce the risk ofbroken needlesor skipped stitches. ...