Aug 202013
Jul 112013
My mother used to make our clothes when we were little. I would help her thread the sewing machine needle. That was the beginning of my love for sewing. One of my very first sewing projects in eighth grade Home Ec was a pink denim jumper (do they even have Home Ec in schools, anymore?).
[...More]Jul 072013
I started making these in 2009. I’ve made them for some of my family and friends, and they just love them. I only use jeans that have five pockets, and that are in very good condition. I use the left front pocket for incidentals, change, things that I want to get to without digging around
[...More]Jun 222013
Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine with 23 Built-In Stitches The Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine has all of the great features of the Singer 4411 and more! It has 23 built-in stitches (including 4 stretch stitches), a fully automatic one-step buttonhole, and automatic needle threader, one of sewing’s biggest timesavers. The Singer 4423
[...More]Jun 192013
Michley LSS-202 Lil’ Sew & Sew Mini 2-Speed Sewing Machine Michley LSS-202 Lil’ Sew & Sew Mini 2-Speed Sewing Machine This is an adorable little sewing machine. It threads easily and is easy to use. Why spend a lot of money on a machine that you probably won’t use that much? Pick up a hem
[...More]Jun 132013
The presser foot (some call it a pressure foot) is attached to the lever that is used to hold the material in place as the fabric is fed through the machine. It also has a spring hinge that allows some flexibility when sewing over thicker areas.
[...More]May 302013
Singer 4411 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine with Metal Frame The Singer 4411 Sewing Machine is a true workhorse. With a heavy-duty metal interior frame, stainless steel bedplate, extra-high sewing speed and powerful motor, the 4411 Heavy Duty can sew through just about anything you throw at it. Please note that not all modern sewing machines
[...More]May 292013
Singer 2259 Tradition 19-Stitch Sewing Machine Just learning? Just perfect. The Singer 2259 Tradition. The Singer 2259 Tradition has the features to make starting a new hobby easy. This sewing machine features an automatic four-step buttonhole, easy stitch selection, and snap-on presser feet. Thread the machine quickly and easily. Just follow the arrows on the
[...More]May 292013
Janome 2212 Sewing Machine The Janome 2212 Sewing Machine. This quality low level model is another fantastic buy from Janome. It is lightweight and easy to use, and at the right price. The Janome 2212 features 12 built-in stitches, including four adjustable length stitches, and a four-step buttonholer. Dial pattern selection and stitch width adjustment
[...More]May 132013
Sew Everything Workshop: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns By Diana Rupp Spiral-bound: 256 pages This book has stood the test of time. It is still a great go-to book for basic techniques, such as how to cut a pattern or add a zipper. Most of the patterns
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