Learning to control and balance tensions is a very important skill to learn for any sewer. Not only will your sewing machine have a perfect stitch, but you will be able to adjust your tensions perfectly for different types of fabrics. I have been around sewing machines most of my life, but the last 5 ...
Sewing - Cover it Up!
Unless you have a timeless antique on your hand, chances are you don't want your sewing machine to be the focus of your room. The drab plastic covers that usually come with the sewing machine don't quite help the matter either. The obvious answer is to make your own cover! Not only ...
Beginner Quilting – Instructions For Picture Quilt Making
Memories are never ending tales of the warmth and happiness that we have shared over a period of time with friends, family and relatives. This experience only gets better day after day and therefore there are many more memories that we will want to preserve over a period of time. Here in a picture quilt shall ...
Sewing - 15 Sewing Tips to Save Time and Money
I still remember the excitement of my first sewing course. I made a skirt for my young daughter and was thrilled everytime she wore it. Since then I have enjoyed collecting sewing hints to save time and money. Here are few of tips that I would like to share with you: 1. Before discarding pants, cut off ...