Tips for Sewing without Puckering

a close-up shot of sewing machine’s presser feet

Sewing is a talent that requires serious attention and utter dedication. Only with conscious efforts, one can gain true excellence in this field. When you aren’t motivated, you make mistakes that are hard to ignore. One such mistake is fabric puckering. By definition, it is the awkward pulling of the thread that … Read more

Sewing Machine or Serger – What’s the Difference?

a serger by Singer

Sewing is an ageless and fun hobby enjoyed by many creative people. It is the craft of attaching or joining materials such as fabrics, using stitches made with a thread and needle. The skill of sewing is used for products in many fields, from apparel, sportswear, shoes, to bags and tableware. Sewing … Read more

History of the Bernina Sewing Machines

the first household sewing machine by Bernina

The company producing one of the most efficient sewing machines, Bernina, is a privately owned company that goes by the name of Bernina International AG. It has been very popular since the beginning when the company was founded in 1883 in Steckborn, Switzerland. If you have the tradition of sewing in your … Read more

Ideas for Maintaining Your Sewing Machine

the presser foot of a sewing machine

Do you feel guilty of neglecting the maintenance of your sewing machine or do not know the right way of cleaning and maintaining it? Don’t worry, in this article, we have shared some cleaning tips, proper methods, and how you can maintain it. The question of how often you should clean and … Read more

Tips for Using Fabric Markers and Chalk

Fabric chalks and measuring tapes

When you have a sewing project lined up, there are certain steps to be taken before you start your machine. You have to get the best kind of fabric, choose your fabric-cutting tools, and of course, trace the pattern before cutting it. This tracing of transferring marks is usually done through a … Read more

Tips for Picking Sewing Machine Patterns

Sewing equipment

When you have a decent sewing machine and a kit to go with it, the next logical step is to look for good sewing machine patterns to begin your projects. Visiting a fabric store might give you inspiration, but the variety there is usually so overwhelming that you may end up being confused … Read more

Tips for Using Sewing Clips

Sewing Clips

If you like sewing, knitting, not just arts and crafts in general, you know the importance of getting something for clipping your fabrics. Sewing requires some preciseness; and if you’re working with a large swatch of cloth, it could really get in the way. With the right clips in your sewing kit, … Read more

Tips for Using Stitch and Seam Rippers

Seam ripper and unpicked thread

When you’re a sewing enthusiast, ripping out seams is a fact of life. It doesn’t matter whether you’re sewing as a hobby or making a small income from a home business. There are always times when some stitches just don’t seem right or the measurements are a little off. In these cases, … Read more

The History of Nylon Thread

Bobbins of colorful nylon thread

Today we conveniently use high-quality toothbrushes, guitar strings, bankable racket strings, plush carpets, lifesaving surgical sutures, and hosiery. All of these essential items are made of nylon thread, which shook the textile industry more than 80 years ago. With the invention of material as synthetic and dependable as nylon, the Japanese silk … Read more

The History of Polyester Thread

bobbins of polyester thread

Every item that we use daily is composed of many different types of materials. From naturally existing metals and cotton to human-made alloys and fabrics, we use various kinds of materials without knowing their composition. Polyester is an example of human-made, synthetic materials that are used widely all over the world. From … Read more