Category: Sewing
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The Difference Between Presser feet for Top-loading Sewing Machines, and Front-loading Sewing Machines
I used to wonder why Janome have different categories of presser feet. I don’t just mean what the feet do, but for particular types of machines. Well, it’s not to do with the shank. They seem to be almost universally the same. It’s to do with the shape of the needle hole. The presser foot on the…
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The Difference of Thread Quality
Using the right thread is important. Using cheap thread demands a different tension setting and leaves lint in your sewing machine (leading to tension problems later). But what is the difference between a good thread and a bad one? Good threads are strong, have long fibres, and are relatively smooth; bad ones have short fibres…
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How to Avoid Tangled Embroidery Threads and Recycle Used Thread Spools
When you have reached the end of a spool of thread don’t throw it away! You can use it again and solve another problem at the same time. You can avoid tangled embroidery skeins by winding the thread onto you empty spool. If you want to keep note of the colour number, you can put…
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12 Secrets of Good Sewing
I have been machine sewing for nearly 5 years and even in that time you can learn a lot. There are bits of knowledge that can prevent your projects looking home-made. So here are some of my tips:- 1) Press as you go. Ask any sewing expert or professional sewer and they will tell you that…
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A Monogrammed Mouse Mat for Mother’s Day
Today is Mother’s Day and yesterday afternoon I whipped up a present for my wonderful Mum. It’s really quick so if you’re panicking and wondering what to get your Mum, you can make one of these in about two hours. You will need: A mouse mat in need of a makeover; fabric, you can use large remnants…
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