Have you ever wondered how to sharpen fabric scissors and rotary blades? If so, you’ve come to the right place. A number of high-end scissors companies offer sharpening services, but mailing scissors can be a daunting tasks. Plus, scissors sharpening isn’t free. Likewise, rotary cutter blades are quite expensive. For this reason, it is a […]
You may not have the time or money to get your sewing machine professionally serviced every year. But, this short guide will give you insight about how service a perfectly working sewing machine yourself. I realize many aren’t able to grasp an understanding of this subject without a video follow along. Therefore, I have created […]
Weekly, I receive emails from readers who are looking for missing parts to their vintage sewing machines. Thus, I thought it would be an excellent idea to create a resource for all of the vintage sewing machine lovers out there who are on the search. Most Common Fixes When you are missing common parts for […]
Here’s 5 tips for sewing thick fabric on a basic home sewing machine. #1 Use the Right Thread For projects using heavy material, you will always need thread heavy and strong enough to hold a stitch. As a general rule, I stick to upholstery thread. At the same time, you may find polyester thread sufficient […]
Are your sewing machine stitches too loose? If you are using a machine with a standard class 15 bobbin case, you’ve come to the right place to find information on how to fix this problem. Are your sewing machine stitches too loose??? Here’s how to tell. Sew two pieces of fabric together with a back […]