How Do They Make Sewing Needles Anyway?

Sewing needles are a simple yet essential tool in the world of sewing and textile production. They are used for a wide range of applications, from attaching buttons and repairing clothing to embroidery and quilting. While sewing needles may seem like a basic and straightforward item, their manufacture is actually … Continue reading

How To Use The Binding Foot – A Binding Foot Tutorial

Where has this been hiding all my life! With the binding foot I can get perfectly sewn binding front and back every time.

If you get frustrated putting on binding because you sometimes miss catching the back of the binding and get little gaps – you need this article!  Never miss the back again and get perfectly straight stitching – learn how to use the Binding Foot. Do you remember that lovely big box … Continue reading

Do You Know When To Replace Your Old Sewing Machine?

Replace Your Old Sewing Machine

All sewing enthusiasts can agree, it’s very difficult to decide when to change or replace your old sewing machine. Imagine using that same sewing machine for decades, and all the memories that attach to it. What if you inherited the machine from your Mom or even your Grandma? Wouldn’t that make … Continue reading

What Basic Sewing Machine Embroidery Stitches Can You Find On Your Machine?

What basic sewing machine embroidery stitches can you find already on your machine?  In some machines, these types of stitches are also known as decorative stitches.  Most machines come with a series of these stitches, on my machine I’m fortunate to have many more than I thought. I am the … Continue reading

How to Sew a Tiny Hem with the Rolled Hem Foot

Serger Pepper 4 So Sew Easy - Rolled Hem Foot tutorial - get the most from your rolled hem foot

When working with lightweight or even sheer fabrics, the best way to finish an edge is often with a rolled hem foot: faster than hand-sewing and a lot easier, if you know how to do it. What? You don’t?  No worries! Let me share with you my best tips and … Continue reading

Safety Tips for Sewing Machines: How to Sew Safe

sewing machine safety

In terms of safety, sewing is certainly a lot safer than skydiving, bullfighting, or even just driving a car.  That being said, sewing does still present some genuine dangers so sewing machine safety is critical.  Today’s sewing machines are run by electricity and have dangerous moving parts like sharp needles; this means … Continue reading