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If you’ve just stepped into the world of sewing, you might have come across different sewing machine accessories that will all look new to you. One such accessory is a walking foot. A walking foot or an even feed foot is a unique sewing machine presser foot designed to make quilting work a breeze. A…

The purpose of this article is to teach as many people as possible how to use a sewing machine. In order to be great at it, you need to know how you can thread your machine properly, making it ready for use. A little sewing practice will also help you out a lot. Understanding How to Use a…

Sewing is an art passed down to us by our ancestors. It has been practiced for thousands of years and has continued to evolve to this day. In the days of yore, stitch upon stitch was hand-worked by craftsmen. It took several days to complete just one garment this way. Sewing machine served as a…

Sewing is a skill that can help you craft amazing creations both aesthetically pleasing and of practical use. Learning how to sew may seem daunting but this skill can be perfected with practice and some guidance. We have compiled some sewing tips that can help you bring a professional sheen to your creations.   As you start learning how…

Sewing machine oil is essential when it comes to the maintenance of your sewing machine. No matter how good your sewing machine is, it cannot go on running forever without proper care and frequent maintenance. Like all other mechanical devices, your sewing machine needs lubrication so that the metal parts that are in contact with each other do not wear each other out. Sewing…

We’ve all been involved in situations where a wardrobe malfunction has led us to feel incredibly embarrassed. Remember the time when your pants tore open during a casual walk in the park or when you broke a zipper in the loo just before an important presentation. You don’t even want to think about it, and…

What comes to mind when you think of a treadle sewing machine? Probably the sewing machine that your grandmother used for stitching clothes for the entire family; now that sewing machine is hidden somewhere in the attic collecting dust or maybe it’s now on sale at a shop that sells antique items.   Both of…

Is your sewing machine handwheel hard to turn? Let’s take a look at why this might be the case. Unfortunately, there will be occasions when your sewing machines jams. Often, the problem will be caused by a hard to turn sewing machine handwheel. Also called the balance wheel, the sewing machine handwheel is used to…

If your sewing machine needle keeps hitting the bobbin case, then you must first stop the machine and follow the steps that have been outlined below.   But before we get into all the details, you must keep in mind that the steps given below are for needles sized 75/11 and 90/14. For bigger needles,…

There are very few things that are as embarrassing as a wardrobe malfunction. Whether your pants decided to give way while you walked through the park, or your zipper just popped out as you stepped out of the loo before a career-defining presentation.   Of course, you shudder at the thought of these embarrassing situations…