Sewing machines are bound to break down from time to time. The occurrence of issues, such as jamming and freezing, can be prevented by regular maintenance. In this post, we’ll talk about how to unfreeze a sewing machine. Repairs and replacement of damaged parts should be done as soon as they happen to ensure that … Read more
If you are familiar with quilts and you have come across several of them, then you must have seen sashing on some of them. Sashing on a quilt can best be described as the frames that separate the quilt box. When putting sashing on a quilt, you need to know how to differentiate between sashing … Read more
To identify an antique sewing machine from the Singer Company, you ought to know a bunch about this manufacturer and the numerous models they have released over the years. Additionally, the model number and the year it was released go a long way in helping you categorize a machine as vintage or antique. Established in … Read more
Fitted bed sheets are known to pricier than their flat counterparts, and knowing how to make one may come in handy. You do not have to sew the entire piece from scratch; your flatbed sheet can be converted into a fitted one with minimal sewing involved. Outlined below are easy steps and the necessary tools … Read more
Before the motor system was invented to power the motion of the sewing machine, several others had been in place to ensure functionality. The hand crank and the foot pedal are among inventions that sewing machine manufacturers used. The hand crank was designed to favor right-handed people since they were a majority, but there were … Read more
Sewing like any other craft is dear to those who are interested in it and it avails opportunities for some rib-cracking jokes and puns. Jokes My friend composes songs about sewing machines. He’s a Singer-songwriter. If you are freaking out over a sewing project, don’t worry. What you are experiencing is called “Seamstress’ed”. It’s a quite common … Read more
Repairing tears can be intimidating but you can do it. It may seem farfetched but you don’t have to put that favorite shirt away because of a tear. Or better yet, you don’t have to use a sewing machine to repair it. You may not be conversant with a sewing machine or you can’t access … Read more
Silk flowers are artificial flowers basically made from silk. This kind of artistry was adopted centuries ago as a poor alternative to real flowers. With its origin in China and later Italy, the humble beginning of these faux flowers has evolved to establish a million dollar industry. The adoption of these flowers has gained popularity … Read more
Patches are a great way to add embellishment to your garment. You can also cover up holes and tears and spruce up that trouser, uniform or jacket. It is easy to do it yourself at the comfort of your home. If you have no idea how to go about it, you can still learn and … Read more
If you are a seamstress or aspiring to be one, then you need to learn the art of using sewing patterns. This is a template that will guide you on how to cut your fabric to create a garment. The patterns are traced onto the fabric before cutting and assembling them before sewing. You can … Read more
