Let’s talk about needles! Above you can view episode 3 of our Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery mini-series. The very first thing that you want to do is grab your instruction manual. There is always a page that will provide needle recommendations according to the manufacturer. I am currently working with the Babylock Verve. Its manual states that a size 11 embroidery needle… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 3): Needles
Let’s Talk Stabilizers! Stabilizer options can be a little overwhelming when you enter the embroidery world. What type do I use, how many layers do I use, what fabric do I use with it? In this second episode of our Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery, I hope to answer some of these questions for you. We are going to be talking about stabilizers.… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 2): Stabilizers
This video is the first in our series of the Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery! It’s all about choosing an embroidery machine! I am excited to put this series together because as a beginner embroider myself, I found I had a lot of questions, but when you break down the information, it really is a ton of fun and not nearly as overwhelming… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 1): Choosing a Machine
Did your sewing machine come with two bobbin cases and you have no idea why? I’ve got you. Below is information to help you determine which bobbin case to use and when to use it. Before we begin, I do want to mention that this information applies to Babylock and Brother bobbin cases. Green Screw Bobbin Case I am calling this bobbin… Read More »Know Your Bobbin Cases
Making piping for a project can be really fun. Using a welting foot makes the job easy! What Does A Welting Foot Look Like? A welting foot is used to make piping. Because of this, another name for a welting foot is a piping foot. There are many different types of welting feet. There are snap on options and screw on options.… Read More »How To Make Piping
The sewing machine roller foot is going to save you from many headaches. Have you worked with tricky fabric like knits, vinyl, or faux leather? They can slip around making your sewing experience less than fun. WHAT DOES THE ROLLER FOOT LOOK LIKE? The roller foot has little cylinders on the bottom of the foot that rotate as you sew. Because the… Read More »Sewing Machine Roller Foot
Installing a zipper may seem a little intimating, but I am here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be. Sewing machine zipper feet make it so easy. Also, they open up a whole new world of projects that you can do. What Can I Do With Sewing Machine Zipper Feet? In addition to using them for installing zippers, they can also… Read More »Sewing Machine Zipper Feet
Time to sew a fabric drawstring gift bag! This is perfect for the holidays! Change up the fabric and you can use these little gift bags any time of the year. Today, I am going to show you how to make two different types, lined or unlined. SMALL UNLINED DRAWSTRING BAG PREPARE THE FABRIC This little unlined bag is super simple. Pick… Read More »Drawstring Gift Bag
Let’s make an adorable, fully-lined Christmas Stocking! It may seem early, but here at Sewing Parts Online, we love Christmas! We all know how quickly Christmas will be upon us. After watching this video, you can put a checkmark next to First Christmas Project – Done. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS STOCKING In order to begin, you will need to… Read More »DIY: Christmas Stocking Tutorial
I recently did a video on the hemmer foot. I received a great question! Is the hemmer foot the same as a picot foot? It is totally understandable that one would think so because they look so similar. But they are, in fact, different feet. Hemmer Foot Although they look very similar, the channel on the bottom of the hemmer foot is… Read More »Hemmer Foot Vs. Picot Foot