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
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
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
Hey, sewing friends. Let’s chat. We all have that accessory that we want to use, but then when we go to try it, it won’t work! That was the sewing machine hemmer foot for me. I’m happy to report, I have learned some tips and tricks and that is no longer the issue. I now love this presser foot. What Is A… Read More »Sewing Machine Hemmer Feet
Are you wanting to add a nice decorative element to your project, but you don’t want something that’s too complicated? Check out Pintuck Presser Feet! What Does A Pintuck Presser Foot Do? Grooves on the bottom of the pintuck foot make it really simple to stitch evenly spaced parallel rows. You begin by sewing one pintuck. The first one sewn will serve… Read More »Pintuck Presser Feet
Want to sew an invisible hem like the sewing pros? I like getting professional results. How about you? If so, you need to take a look at Blind Hem Presser Feet. WHAT IS A BLIND STITCH? First, grab your manual. Locate the page about the blind hem stitch. It will look like a heartbeat monitor. When you select this stitch, your machine… Read More »Blind Hem Presser Feet