Tip of the week #8

Are you having problems with your thread frying or looping on the bottom of you fabric? Take you presser foot off and look to see if your needle plate looks like this. See the sharp points in the middle of the needle plate hole.  This is common for people who sew heavy seems or those […]

Tip of the week #6

It is finally warm out side and we in Wisconsin say “the sun is shinning and I need to get out and enjoy before the mosquitos attack or the snow fly’s “.  Sorry did I say snow?  Any way how about your sewing machine, can you part with it to give it some needed TLC.  Having your machine serviced […]

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 […]