Sewing in a straight line can be rough sometimes, right? Well, what would you say if I could show you a sewing machine presser foot that will not only help you sew straight lines, but you can use it to maintain evenly spaced lines when sewing multiple rows of stitches? I hope that you’re saying – that’s amazing- because that is what… Read More »Sew Multiple Lines of Stitches- straight!
WHAT IS THE EASIEST THING TO SEW AS A BEGINNER? Sewing can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Still, it can also be intimidating for beginners just starting out. The good news is that there are plenty of easy sewing projects out there that are perfect for beginners. This blog post will discuss the best sewing projects for beginners to help you… Read More »The 5 Best Sewing Projects For Beginners
The Juki TL-2010Q and Juki TL-18QVP are both high-quality straight-stitch semi-industrial sewing machines! That’s a mouthful, isn’t it!? Although they are similar in many ways, there are a few differences that should be considered when deciding which sewing machine will suit you best. LuAnn Hartley, from Juki, did a beautiful job demonstrating these Juki machines during our SewCreative Live Christmas event in… Read More »Juki TL-2010Q & TL-18QVP: What’s the Difference?
Oh no! There’s a hole! You just got your favorite pair of jeans! They fit you perfectly and then, oops, you snag them on something. This creates a pesky little hole that is just going to continue to get bigger!I will show you how to fix a hole in your pants! This fun, easy sewing technique will not only save your favorite… Read More »Fix A Hole In Your Pants
HOW DO YOU MAKE A QUILT LESS EXPENSIVE? By saving on fabric, of course! If you are looking for affordable quilting fabric for your next project, you might find it challenging to stay within your budget without compromising quality. Our suggestion? Save on costs by opting for precut quilting fabric instead of fabric by the yard! This post will help you understand… Read More »PRECUT QUILTING FABRIC MAKES QUILTING LESS EXPENSIVE
WHAT IS SEWCREATIVE LIVE? We at Sewing Parts Online cannot believe it’s almost Christmas! It’s our favorite time of year because it’s our busiest season, and nothing makes us feel happier than helping sewers, quilters, embroiderers, and crafters get the supplies they need to accomplish their Christmas projects. Also, it’s the time of year we get calls from husbands looking to upgrade… Read More »SewCreative Live: Christmas 2022
DO SEWING MACHINES GO ON SALE ON CYBER MONDAY? Usually, the best time to get a discounted sewing machine is Cyber Monday. However, sewing machine manufacturers give their dealers permission to offer exclusive special-event pricing during live-stream events. In fact, event pricing is often lower than what is advertised online! So what did we do? Well, we met with our suppliers and… Read More »Sew Creative Live: The Best Sewing Machine & Quilting Sale of the Year
WHY DID MY MACHINE COME WITH TWO BOBBIN CASES? Did your machine come with two bobbin cases? Do you need clarification on what the purpose of each case is? Well, here’s some helpful information (inspired by Tricia’s recent Tik Tok) for you. See, although most machines only come with a single case, certain manufacturers include an additional case for free-motion quilting and embroidery. Why did… Read More »Why Did My Sewing Machine Come with a Second Bobbin Case?
A few short quilting tool and technique recommendations for the beginner sewer. Featuring the walking foot, 1/4″ quilt piecing foot, and precut charm square quilting fabric.
SEWING YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN COSTUME With each passing season of spook, premade “shake and go” Halloween costumes become more and more accessible. We’re not knocking anybody who chooses this route, but we feel there’s something special about prepping and sewing costumes out of some fabric and determination. Heck, even practicing some upcycling by building upon pieces picked up secondhand results in a… Read More »What Were the Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2002 & 2012?