Sewing machine tension refers to the balance with which the thread is threaded through the machine – it may be tight or loose or balanced and balanced is what we aim for. You need a perfect lock stitch on your stitching line that would not be pulled out by just a tug but that will … Read more
For me Sewing is an expression of my creativity; this is so for countless men and women all over the world. For correct execution of our creative ideas, we need a sewing machine that will give a seamless experience when sewing; a machine that will give precision in the stitches;a machine with impressive features ( … Read more
And to think, once I was happy with my sole all-purpose zigzag foot! Well, then came the edge joining foot. An edge joining foot or the stitch-in-the-ditch foot is one of the most versatile of all presser feet you will ever find. Of course, you can sew very well without it, but it can make … Read more
The first sewing machines were not made for the home user. Even if they were, the exorbitant price of those early machines made it impossible for individuals to buy them. And they made many people angry! When Barthelemy Thimonnier (France) patented his chain-stitch sewing machine in 1830, he opened the first machine-based clothing factory in Paris … Read more
What is a Presser Foot? What is its function in a sewing machine? Other than being a life savior of the sewist, a Presser foot is an attachment used with sewing machines to hold the fabric down under the needle as it is sewn. Besides the basic presser foot for sewing straight stitching lines, you … Read more
Dependable, reliable, quality zippers are worth their weight in gold. They can make or break a garment or accessory. When choosing the appropriate zipper for your particular project you will have to look at many factors like length of the seam, design and type of fabric. In any type of zippers, check that the zipper … Read more