Tip of the week #5

Are you looking to buy a sewing machine? Don’t go dragging out your mom’s machine that’s been in the closet or hiding in the basement. I’m all for recycling but don’t expect to go garage sale shopping and buy one for $5 bucks and expect miracles either. Maybe the worst buy is going to the […]

Tip of the week #4

I wish I had five bucks for every time someone called me and asked where to buy a good sewing machine; I’m not joking. However the most frustrating part is they have no idea that there is a huge difference in the quality of box store to dealer machines. The biggest chain stores go in […]

Tip of the week #3

Sewing machine height. How many times have you realized that you have been behind your machine for more than an hour?  Is your back sore?  How about your shoulders?  So many of you rarely give a lot of thought to this topic as it’s just how you have always sewn.  To get right to it, […]

Tip of the week # 2

Bobbins do matter.  One of the hardest subjects to talk about is using the correct bobbins, as each manufacture has its own unique bobbin for a given model.  Some manufactures bobbins are interchangeable but most are not.  To try and keep this simple and help you enjoy your sewing experience, use either metal of plastic […]

Tip of the week #1

As this is my first blog post, I want all of the posts to be informational, educational, exciting and fun.  In order to keep it fresh I will be having guests from time to time to give you their expert options on a given topic.  Your feedback is going to be the key in making […]