You've had the fun of sewing on your machine and discovering what happens when you change the length and width of both straight and zig-zag stitches. Soon you'll be working on some projects to develop your sewing skills and make items for yourself, your home, or others. Whether you'll be sewing ... [ Read More ]
8 Sewing Basics You Need to Know
You've had the opportunity to learn about the stitches your machine can do and experiment with stitch length and width. Now, let's talk about 8 sewing basics you need to know as you begin your sewing adventures. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended ... [ Read More ]
Two Basic Sewing Machine Stitches
Today is the day! After learning how to prepare and insert the bobbin, thread your machine, and the basics about stitch length and width, you're going to sew! There are two basic stitches you need to know as you begin your sewing adventures...the straight stitch and the zig-zag stitch. Note: ... [ Read More ]
Understanding Sewing Machine Stitches
You're almost there! After wisely spending time building foundational understanding about sewing machine stitches, you're going to sew! Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited sewing knowledge. ... [ Read More ]
How to Thread Your Sewing Machine
It's almost sewing time! You've learned how to wind and insert the bobbin. Now, you need to learn how to thread your sewing machine. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited sewing knowledge. It's ... [ Read More ]
How to Insert a Bobbin in Your Sewing Machine
Congratulations... you've wound thread on your first bobbin! Now it's time to insert the bobbin in your sewing machine. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to sewing or have limited sewing knowledge. It's designed to ... [ Read More ]
How to Wind a Bobbin on Your Sewing Machine
Threading your machine correctly is a critical component in sewing. Learning how to wind thread on a bobbin is the first step to getting your sewing machine threaded correctly. Note: This post is part of a series called Get Ready to Sew! This series is intended for people who are either new to ... [ Read More ]
First Steps to Set Up a Sewing Machine
Your sewing machine may be brand new and right-out-of-the-box. Maybe you brought it home from any number of places that sell previously-owned machines. It could be you borrowed a machine from a friend or family member. It doesn't matter what type of sewing machine you have or where you got it, ... [ Read More ]
Essential Sewing Tools
Every project is more enjoyable (and easier to do) when you have the right tools. Sewing projects are not any different. Having the essential sewing tools will allow you to prepare your material for accurate sewing, make construction easier, and hopefully allow you to feel less frustration ... [ Read More ]
Where to Buy a Sewing Machine
"Where is the best place to buy a sewing machine?" you think to yourself as you look at the spot in your home where your new sewing machine will eventually sit. You have the perfect place picked out. There will be enough natural light coming in the windows during the daytime. For nighttime ... [ Read More ]