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3 Mistake-Proof Ways to Sew Any Sheer Fabric

When it comes to sewing with sheer or very lightweight fabrics, it's best to pack your patience. These often unruly fabrics seem to have a mind of their own and... View Content

A Rolled-Hem Presser Foot is All About Sleek Pro Style

How do you, the home sewer, achieve that perfect rolled hem? With a rolled hem presser foot! Read on, and I’ll show you how to create ready-to-wear-worthy hems on your... View Content

We've Got a Hunch You Need an Ergonomic Sewing-Machine Table

Sewing should make you feel happy, productive and totally in the zone. What it definitely shouldn't do is kill your back. But without a sewing-machine table that fits your body,... View Content

8 Tips for Sewing the Smoothest Curved Seams

Don't fear curved seams! Learn how to accurately sew curves and expand the projects you can complete with 9 helpful tips. View Content

Here's Your Quickie Guide to the Most Popular Types of Sewing Feet

Presser feet are not just frivolous accessories for your sewing machine; they can help make tough sewing jobs tremendously easier if you are willing to take a few minutes to... View Content

Stretch Your Limits With These Helpful Tips for Sewing Spandex

Spandex is the perfect fabric for swimwear and activewear. Learn a few tips for working with this tricky knit fabric. View Content

10 Quilting Tools Every Beginner Needs

While there are hundreds of quilting gadgets on the market these days, when you're new to the craft it's best to start with the basics. So skip the fancy-pants gizmos... View Content

How to Sew a Fleece Blanket and Finish It to Match Your Style

It's cold outside and there's nothing like a warm and comfy throw to take the chill off. And while you could always buy a cozy blanket, making your own is... View Content

11 Fixes for Your Biggest Janome Sewing Machine Problems

Run into a sewing machine blockade? Check out troubleshooting tips for basic blunders to get on track quickly, so you can return to the fun part: sewing! View Content

How to Fine-Tune Your Sewing Machine's Tension To Nail Every Stitch

Learn how to adjust the tension on your sewing machine — plus what an ideal stitch should look like — for perfectly sewn seams, edges and more. View Content

What to Do With an Old Sewing Machine

Have you upgraded to a better machine? We're here to help find your previous machine a new home. View Content

How to Confidently Sew Knits Fabrics on Your Home Machine

Don't fear knit fabrics! Learn to sew garments you'll love to wear — no serger needed. View Content

Your Complete Guide to Sewing & Quilting Threads

Thread holds everything together when you’re sewing. Whether you’re sewing by hand or by machine, it’s important to choose wisely when considering the different types of thread for your project.... View Content

How to Tell If Your Thread Has Gone Bad

Light, humidity, dust and other factors can damage your collection of thread. Here's how to check if yours is in tip-top shape. View Content

How to Re-thread Your Sewing Machine in 4 Steps

So you've decided to dig your sewing machine out of the closet and tackle the really cute project you just found on Craftsy. Great! Now let's get that machine threaded... View Content

Hungry Machine? How to Stop Your Sewing Machine from Eating Fabric

A hungry sewing machine is a common problem among sewers. But there are a few things you can do to starve that hungry sewing machine and never lose another inch... View Content

Get Professional Results: How to Use a Walking Foot for Garment Sewing

Think a walking foot is a quilters-only sewing tool? Think again! Read on to learn how the walking foot can help sew over bulky seams, match prints, hem knits, and... View Content

Sewing Machine Thread Bunching Up? Here's Why!

There are lots of reasons for sewing machine thread bunching up, and luckily, many of the solutions are easy. Find out what causes thread "bird nesting" here — and how... View Content

Alternative to Serging: Lock Cutter Sewing Machine Attachment

Don’t have a serger in your sewing studio? This Singer Lock Cutter is a far less expensive alternative to serging. This simple device when attached to a regular sewing machine... View Content

How to Choose Sewing Machine Needles

Sewing machine needles can literally make or break your stitching, potentially causing broken threads, skipped stitches, fabric puckering, uneven seams or damage fabrics. Here are important tips to keep in... View Content