Sewing Machine Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment I have been sewing since my teenaged years and have NEVER heard of ‘Presser foot Pressure adjustment‘ settings until just recently! (My first awesome machine was an ELNA CLUB 500 and this machine did NOT have a presser foot pressure dial.) My current sewing machine is a Baby Lock […]
Sewing Basics for Beginners
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Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment
Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment Tips I LOVE to sew but there is ONE thing that has been a constant challenge for me; Sewing Machine Thread Tension Adjustment! I could never remember which numbers on the tension knob I should choose for the adjustment I need to make. LUCKILY, I do know what balanced stitches […]
Knit Elastic: The All-Purpose Elastic for Simple Sewing
Knit Elastic used in Sewing Elastic is awesome! Knit elastic helps to create stretchy-relaxed comfortable waistbands, fitted sleeves or leg cuffs; use in casings or apply directly to fabric. Elastic is mostly functional but you can also find elastics that are used for function AND decorative style! I have been sewing for MANY years and […]
Curved Seam Allowances-Clip OR Notch?
Clipping and Notching Curved Seam Allowances You just finished sewing a project with Curved Seam Allowances, pressed and turned them right sides out….BUT seams aren’t laying smooth and flat, what do you do? Clip or Notch, that is the question! Why should you clip/notch a curved seam? To reduce bulk or give fabric edge a […]
All-Purpose Sewing Thread-Best Thread Choice for Beginners
All-Purpose Sewing Thread is a great choice for Beginners. When you are learning to sew and just starting on your sewing adventures, keep things SIMPLE and choose All-Purpose Sewing Thread for Beginners. When you are shopping for thread in an actual store, you’ll see that are two to three major thread brands. Each of these […]
How to Set Up a Sewing Machine-For Beginners
Congratulations! You just got a machine, and you’re excited to get sewing BUT….where do you start? Learn HOW to Set Up your Sewing Machine Hello beginners, time to learn how to set up your sewing machine and spend time learning the basics of a sewing machine while practicing with scrap fabric. After you get familiar […]
Understand and Read a Sewing Pattern Envelope
Understanding & Reading a Sewing Pattern Envelope Once you’ve reviewed all the Beginner Sewing Basics, you are ready for understanding & Reading a Sewing Pattern Envelope. There is nothing more exciting than getting your first pattern or any pajama sewing pattern; but looking at the front OR back of a pattern envelope may cause some […]
How To Understand and Find Grain Lines on Fabric
Understand and Find 3 Different Grain Lines on Woven Fabric Cotton woven fabrics are one of the easiest fabrics for a beginner to learn to sew with because of the fabric’s stability when pinning, cutting and stitching. There are 3 different Grain Lines on Fabric to learn about. What are Grain Lines of Fabric? Woven […]