A walking foot, or dual feed, helps keep your fabric flat and prevents it from puckering. Also, when quilting, you can use your twin needle with a walking foot. It will help reduce the amount of stress on your needle. So, you can say that it is a helpful combination. The walking foot feeds your fabric evenly through your machine, so it is much easier to handle. Also, it will help you get a better ...
Sewing
Can you backstitch with a twin needle?
Backstitching with a twin needle is possible. But it is not something sewists advise. Find out in this article what you can do instead. Can you backstitch with a twin needle? Backstitching can be done with a twin needle, although sewists do not recommend it. When sewing with a twin needle, multiple threads may get tangled in the process. Jumbling threads is one thing to avoid, especially when ...
Can you reuse a bobbin?
Questions about bobbins may be as many as the types of bobbins that exist in the world today. Did you know that there are now as many as 60 different kinds of bobbins available? Although most of them look the same, these bobbins, small and uncomplicated as they are, have their unique qualities. Looking at them closely, you will find that they may slightly differ in height, depth, or ...
Sewing machine too fast? Here’s how to fix it
Like in driving, some people like to sew fast, while some want their sewing machine to run at the right speed. But what if your sewing machine acts like it has a mind of its own? What do you do if your sewing machine takes off like a speeding race car and leaves you stunned on its tracks? Why do sewing machines go too fast? Sewing machines go fastest when you press the foot pedal on full mode. It ...
Buyer’s Guide: Should A Sewing Chair Have Arms?
Quality sewing chairs are helpful, especially for sewers who spend lots of time sewing by hand. Although some people prefer sewing chairs with arms, it is best to get a chair without arms. No arms mean that you have more space to move your hands around! But, note that it still depends on your preferences. For example, a chair without arms is ideal if you think you can work without resting your ...
Is it stitching or sewing? What is the difference?
Sewing and stitching are two words that are almost always interchangeably used in writing or speaking. However, the two terms are very closely related in meaning and use, so people sometimes use one in place of the other. What is the difference between stitching and sewing? Sewing is the craft of joining or attaching objects with the help of a needle and thread, while stitching is the process of ...
How many sewing machines do you need?
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, ...