Making a buttonhole can seem daunting when you first look at a buttonhole foot. Don’t worry. The one-step or automatic buttonhole foot makes it easy. Although it looks a little confusing, the one step buttonhole foot is pretty straightforward. Anatomy of a One-Step Buttonhole Foot There is a sliding plate at the back of the foot called a button guide plate. It… Read More »Buttonhole Sewing- One-Step Buttonhole Foot
The treadle sewing machine–oh my goodness! It is so neat! I just imagine where it has been, who has sewn on it, what was made on it. It is so cool to me. Recently, I began cleaning an old Singer 66-1 Red Eye machine. Once I was all done cleaning it (and I finished imagining what projects were completed on it), I… Read More »How To Replace a Treadle Belt
Braiding Foot. What is it? It is a presser foot that helps you sew embellishments to your projects. You will often see it used with store-bought ribbon or small cording, but you can use other materials as well. Today, I’ve gathered a few things that I had on hand to show you how versatile this presser foot is. What Does It Look… Read More »How To Use A Braiding Foot
Introduction Completing your first embroidery project is so fulfilling. It can also feel a little overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. In the video above, you can walk with me during a complete project. I will take you through getting everything around for your embroidery project, setting up your machine, and doing a stitch out. In the end, I show you how… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 6): Embroidery Project
Embroidery is a lot of fun, but if you’re new to it, there is also a lot to learn. I will make it easier for you! This is the 5th video in our Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery mini series. You will learn all the basics to help you feel confident and ready to embroider. Today’s topic is hooping! What is Hooping? Hooping… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 5): Hooping
Embroidery thread! The beautiful, color-reflecting sheen captures the eye every time! Although gorgeous, it can often be a source of confusion as there are many options to choose from. Today, we are going to cover a few different brands, materials that they can be made of, and how to know which kind to use! Fibers Embroidery thread can be made using different… Read More »Beginner’s Guide To Embroidery (Episode 4): Thread
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
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