You can’t be into sewing if you haven’t heard of Singer sewing machines. They are truly a classic. But they aren’t just for nostalgia. Over the years, Singer has introduced some truly amazing sewing machines. If you are looking to buy a new Singer sewing machine, I am here to hel...
I love my cabinets, but they aren’t practical with multiple machines (plus, I can’t use the knee lever with my Bernina! Boo!). Starting next to the door, on the right-hand side of the room – is my desk (or as they love to say on MTV Cribs “where the magic happens”). ...
Are Juki Sewing Machines Good? Maybe you are a bit of a sceptic. Maybe these machines seem too good to be true. I assure you, Juki sewing machines are not just good–they’re great. If you don’t believe me, ask another sewing professional. You can read thousands of positive reviews ...
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Juki has constantly made sewing machines and sergers which are focused on both home sewing and industrial needs. For this reason, this innovative serger from the Juki that is famous as Juki "MO-654DE 234 Pearl Line" Thread Serger plus comes with huge bonus kit comprising many accessories. Thi...
Was their climate exactly the same as ours? Can I bring you some water? Where do you get your water? Where did they get their clothes? Did they have machines to help? Why is your clothing colorful? What do your clothes say about your life? Really, are you too hot in that?
I’ve yet to handle an extant tucked chemise that has visible machine back-tacking (that “reverse stitch” we have on modern machines.) Because I like to mimic originals as much as possible, I chose to skip machined back-tacking. At the end of each tuck, I simply left a bit of a ...
My little machine was made in 1956 at the Singer Factory in Kilbowie, Scotland near Glasgow. This area is also known as Clydebank. Interestinghistory. Here's a littlevideo clipof the production line in this plant, not of the 222K but other machines. Click on the quicktime clip to see ...
Although many machines can sew acceptable buttonholes, there is nothing like a handworked buttonhole to distinguish a garment as couture. Now for the good and the bad. The good thing about making buttonholes by hand is there is one basic stitch and you simply repeat it over and over. The...
Contestants could take their own tools, but had to use the sewing machines provided. In the 2013 series there were 3 challenges each weekend, each with only a few hours allowed. First day : 1. Make up a commercial pattern supplied. ...