I found a Federal 990 vintage sewing machine at a local Habitat for Humanity Restore. I did extensive research about the model and have listed details below. Federal 990 is a store branded machine. Before we can discuss the machine, we have to talk about the store. Federal department store was a discount retailer founded […]

This is my short analysis of four beginner sewing machines. It is good to start off with a cheaper machine. This will allow you to try a new hobby without breaking the bank. Brother LX3817 comes in three different colors. Blue Grey White It has a top loading horizontal bobbin, which means you will be able […]

Many sewing companies and craft related businesses are failing. Here are some of the common reasons and what it means for us as a community. World Events In March of 2020, the United States went into lockdown. During these lockdowns, fabric stores were deemed “essential businesses” needed for fulfilling mask mandates. The mandates overwhelmed fabric […]

A number of makers sell handmade crafts on Tik Tok. However, the USA banned Tik Tok and it was scheduled to go dark on January 19th 2025. I did a live about the situation, so you can go and check it out.  Here is a recap The government claims there is a security risk because […]

Joann announced it would be closing six underperforming stores, one of which was located in Hickory, NC. Before closing, I took a road trip to the store and noticed a number of problems from the start. First, there were only two employees working the entire store. They looked very tired and over worked. Then, I […]