If you look at the answers of various sewists, you would be quite amazed at the number. Most own more than two, but many have double-digit sewing units. You might wonder how sewists arrived at this huge number of sewing machines. Maybe a more appropriate question would be, “How many sewing machines do you own?” Read on to know and understand why you would want to own more sewing machines than ...
Do bobbin cases wear out?
Are you still using the bobbin case that came with your sewing machine? Well, congratulations! Hopefully, it lasts as long as your sewing machine is still working. But when your machine is working a lot more times during the week than it is stored, expect its most used parts to wear out faster. And your bobbin case system is one of them. Do bobbin cases wear out? Eventually, your bobbin case will ...
Can Anyone Learn To Sew? [Hint: It Depends]
Many beginners have lots of questions about learning to sew. They wonder if they will enjoy sewing or if anyone can sew. My answer is yes! Anyone can learn to sew. But, although it can be reasonably easy, it might not be the right craft or hobby for everyone. Although sewing is a helpful skill worth learning, it has so many layers that overwhelm many people. Some immediately stop trying at the ...
Do sewing patterns include seam allowance?
Opening a new sewing pattern envelope is exciting but overwhelming at the same time. If you are a newbie in sewing who has just opened your first sewing pattern for your first garment project, reading it may seem daunting. The question above may be one of the questions boggling your mind. Do sewing patterns include seam allowance? Some sewing patterns include the seam allowances on the pattern, ...
Troubleshooting a sewing machine that won’t sew elastic
When your sewing machine is causing trouble and won't sew elastic, expect that you will have delays finishing your sewing project. Your machine may have difficulty sewing elastic, and it would show on your stitches. Whatever issues you are experiencing on your machine because of sewing elastic, you must know that the solutions are easy. Why would a sewing machine not sew elastic? If you are a ...
Can you knit well with embroidery floss?
Crafters who went beyond the norm and tried it can say that you can knit with embroidery floss. Well, you can actually knit with any material of your choice. The thing with using embroidery floss is that they come in skeins, and skeins are short. So, you may end up with a lot of knots on your knitted work. But there is such a wide variety of colors and effects that embroidery floss can give your ...
Can you cross stitch without a pattern?
When cross stitching started centuries ago, there were no patterns. Back in the day, when there were no printing presses yet to print patterns or charts to act as guides, people were already cross stitching. It was possible to cross stitch without a pattern before; you can still do it today. You can use many modern tools these days that can help elevate the experience of doing this craft. Surely, ...
Can You Sharpen Embroidery Scissors?
It is ideal to have a professional sharpen your scissors so you will not have difficulties using them. But, you can also sharpen your embroidery scissors at home if you have the right tool. As much as you care for your embroidery pieces, it is also equally essential to care for your materials. You need to properly care not only for your needles and threads but also for your scissors. Please ...
Can you sell items made from sewing patterns?
Sewing has been around for centuries, but this question still has cloudy answers up to now. Many sewists are still confused about what the real score is in selling items made from sewing patterns. Questions about this issue are plentiful, but answers are very few and confusing. Can you sell items made from sewing patterns? You can indeed sell items made from sewing patterns. Selling sewn items from ...
Can you actually sew with pins in the fabric?
It is essential to have pins in sewing to hold the pattern to the fabric or hold two fabrics together. You use pins if you want to make a straight seam when joining two fabrics together. Some sewists can get away without pinning the fabrics together, but beginners find it crucial to pin the fabrics together to not move about. Whether you are a sewing newbie or have been sewing for a while now, ...