Sewing & Embroidery Guides
Serger Thread 101
Serger thread needs to avoid creating bulky seams and is generally thinner or finer than its counterpart, regular sewing machine thread. The Serger thread needs to be fairly smooth and consistent since it will be passing through so many pathways in a
Embroidery Quick Reference Guide
Ready to start a new embroidery project? Use the guide below to help you select the right stabilizer, hooping, needle, and thread for your project!
How to Make a Bias Binder
Binding with bias tape is a very easy way to give fabric edges a smooth and neat appearance. Bias tape is strips of fabric cut on the bias which makes it more flexible and gives it some stretch to finish edges of neck lines, blankets, hot pads, and m
Embroidering with the Specialty Bobbin Case
The specialty Bobbin Case was originally developed for stitching decorative stitches, adding a decorative heavier thread while sewing from the wrong side of the fabric. This gave a cool textured look of the stitches.
Binding Edges with Mitered Corners - Single Layer
What you need:. Preparation. In our example we have chosen the finished width to ⅝” (1,5cm) but you can easily change to whatever width you want following the instructions below:. To determine how wide to cut the strips:. Example:. Finished width fo
Binding Edges with Mitered Corners - Double Layer
What you need:. Fabric for binding see preparation for the amount needed. Preparation. In our example we have chosen the finished width to ⅝” (1,5cm) but you can easily change to whatever width you want following the instructions below:. To determin
How to Sew a Patchwork Garment
Everything in fashion cycles back around - and this is oh so true for patchwork! Patchwork blouses, dresses, coats, pants, vests, skirts, and more can be seen in small boutiques and across Pinterest and Instagram. Patchwork garments represent the bes
How do I Hem Jeans?
One of the most common garment alterations is hemming jeans. Whether it’s tailoring a pair of designer jeans or hemming up some hand-me-downs for the kids, there comes a time sooner or later when you’ll want to hem a pair of jeans! Hemming jeans by m
How do I Replace a Zipper in a Jacket?
Save money and give your jacket a longer life. It is not as complicated as you might think. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step. What you need:. Preparing the jacket. 1. The first thing to do is to stabilize the layers. This will make the rest
How to Sew Mitered Corners
Make your toddler or newest addition to the family your valentine this year with this easy to make heart themed blanket. We will use a technique to make the corners look really nice, called mitered corners. What you need:. Step by step. 1. Start by c
How to use the Ribbon Feet Set
With the Ribbon Feet Set you can easily create decorative ribbon embellishment. Three different feet will accommodate a variety of ribbons. You can create free hand hearts or use the new Circular Attachment templates to create ribbon hearts. If your
How to Choose the Right Stabilizer
Whether embroidering or doing decorative stitching, stabilizer is an important item to have in your tool kit. There are a lot of different types of stabilizers out there and it can be intimidating but here I will break down the 3 most common types of
How to Use the Multi Line Decorative Foot
Use the Multi-line decorative Foot to create evenly spaced borders with decorative stitches or as a guide when sewing Omnimotion and side-motion stitches. Guidelines are provided for accurately turning corners of 1⁄4” (6mm) and 1⁄2” (12mm) measuremen
Winding a Bobbin
How to wind a bobbin can vary somewhat from machine model to machine model, so it’s best to consult your machine manual for the specifics regarding your machine. However, there are some general tips to keep in mind before you begin to wind your bobbi
How do I thread my Sewing Machine?
General Threading. How to thread the top of a machine varies from machine model to machine model. It’s best to check your machine instruction manual for specific details for your specific machine. However, there are some general tips to keep in mind
Troubleshooting Tips
Whether you are a more experienced sewist or you’re just getting started, here are a few tips we’d like to share with you to help keep your sewing easy and fun!
How to Blind Hem
Creating a skirt or hemming a pair of jeans? A blind hem, also known as the invisible hem, is nearly invisible from the right side of the fabric, making it perfect for skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc. How to Blind Hem. Machine Settings:. Reg
Raising Bobbin Thread
Needing help raising the bobbin thread? These simple eight steps show you how.
Using an Automatic Needle Threader
Ready to start using your automatic needle threader? Find step-by-step instructions for using an automatic needle threader here.
Inserting a Top Drop-In Bobbin
Inserting a Top Drop-in Bobbin is simple with these six steps.