You can easily wind your own thread on a spool easy with this method. Take a bobbin and glue in on an empty spool, now you can put on your machine and wind your thread on it. Why would you…
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Sewing swimwear my preferred stitch on a home sewing machine
My preferred swimwear stitch. Using the slant overcast stitch, num 8 on my Brother CE1100 machine. This stitch takes 2 stitches then overcast, then 2 more stitches, strong stitch and very stretchy,. Great for swimwear or activewear. Using at the…
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Cut and Tap a PDF Sewing Pattern
Cutting and taping together a PDF sewing pattern, a boxer brief pattern. Cutting and taping together a PDF sewing pattern. If you are new to PFD pattern, you may want to start with a smaller project, a button up shirt…
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Lapped or Full Lapped Seam
A lapped seam is used when you need one of the strongest seams you can make one a home sewing machine. It is an easy seam to do,. First, cut your pieces, the lapped over part is going to be…
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Raglan sleeves, some helpful hints.
Raglan sleeve, just had a discussion about the pulling, gathering and wrinkles that are common with raglan sleeves, in the armpit area, both in the bodice and sleeves. Current raglan is made for better arm movement, for sports and activities,…
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Lighting bolt & Triple stitch stretch stitches.
I use the Lighting bolt when I want a simple straight stitch look and a bit more stretch, when I need more strength I use the Triple stitch/thread stretch stitch.
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