I suppose because of its delicate nature, low maintenance is not at all recommended for a sewing machine. Since it happened to have a glitch sometime back, I have been reading and researching about cleaning my sewing machine with a vengeance. Let me share what I learned. If you want to see a quick video … Read more
Do not feel overwhelmed, reading about all these varieties of sewing machine needles available in this post. You can use a 12 universal sewing needle for most of the general sewing and 11 sharp sewing machine needle for embroidery. But it is good to know you have choices. Or use the tool below to … Read more
The basic purpose of a sewing machine is to stitch different materials together with a thread. That is probably all that concerns you anyway. But if you are curious about the wonders of a sewing machine that stitches up beautiful clothes, you will need to know the parts of the sewing machine which help in … Read more
All of us go through a phase in life when we need something and cannot afford it – it happens to even millionaires. So what to say of us ordinary people who sometimes have to compromise? I know very well that all homes need a sewing machine. If you cannot afford it, do not yet … Read more
For sewing clothes that need to be pressed at high heat and don’t require stretch, I use high-quality cotton thread. For quilting, machine embroidery, synthetic fabrics, and fabrics with stretch, I use polyester thread or cotton-polyester thread. For hand sewing and stitching buttonholes by hand, silk thread looks very nice. Rayon, with its nice luster, … Read more
Most of the sewing machine problems boil down to 2 or 3 solutions. You can use this tool to see if your problem falls under any or these and find quick solution fast before going down to read the rest of the article. Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Assistant Interactive Diagnostic Guide ↺ Start New Search By … Read more