Articles Index
How to Mark an Even Pants Hem
Marking an even, straight hem does not have to be a challenge! You can have tailored pants with a few simple tips! Learn how here.
Sewing Machine Manuals or Replacement Manuals
A sewing machine manual is the key to knowing everything about your sewing machine and it's capabilities. Whether you inherited the machine, found it at a yard sale or on the side of the road, obtain a free or replacement manual to take care of the machine and use it to it's fullest potential. Find sources for sewing machine manuals here.
Sewing Patterns for Stuffed Easter Toys
Start early and sew wonderful gifts for Easter presents. Find links stuffed toy sewing patterns like chickens and rabbits here.
Buttonhole Elastic and How to Use Buttonhole Elastic
What is Buttonhole Elastic? Learn about buttonhole elastic and how to use buttonhole elastic here.
Superior Threads Company-- About Superior Threads Sewing Thread and Product
Superior Thread is a supplier of sewing thread in many forms. Learn more about Superior Threads and what Superior Threads has to offer with the information found here.
Fabric Grain - Lengthwise, Crosswise and Bias Grain of Fabric
Almost any pattern you read will tell you to follow the lengthwise, crosswise or bias grain of fabric. Learn what these terms mean and understand their importance with the information you'll find here.
Bias Tape Q&A
Bias tape may be purchased or you may make it your self to match your garment. Find details about bias tape here.
Haan Crafts - Haan Sewing Kits for Learning to Sew and School Students
Haan Crafts sells sewing kits for schools and learning to sew. Many school systems order sewing kits from Haan Crafts. Learn about the types of Haan sewing kits schools buy to teach students how to sew here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Presser Foot Lever
The sewing machine presser foot lever does more than lift the presser foot. Find information about a sewing machine presser foot lever here.
Tension Disks - Parts of a Sewing Machine
Sewing machine tension disks are vital to a properly formed stitch. They can be adjusted but keeping them clean also plays a vital role. Find information here.
What Is It and Is it Just for Buttons and Carpet Sewing?
What is Button and Carpet Thread? Is it worth investing in and can you use it as regular thread? These questions and more are all answered in this information about button and carpet thread.
Throat Plate and Feed Dog - Parts of a Sewing Machine
Anyone who has looked at a sewing machine has seen these parts but do you know what they do and why they are important. Find the information here.
How and When to Use a Pinked Seam Finish
A seam finish is the best way to assure a professional appearance to the items you sew and to give your seams the strength they need to withstand laundering. Find out about the simplest seam finish here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Presser Foot
The presser foot is a part of your sewing machine that can be changed and can make a job easy. Find out about sewing machine presser feet here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Stitch Length
The stitch length adjustment on a sewing machine is more than just lengthening and shortening the stitch. Find information about sewing machine stitch length here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Bobbin
Learn about a sewing machine bobbin here.
Ending a Serger Seam to Prevent Unraveling
A serger does not have a reverse stitching capability to secure your stitching at the end of a seam. You need to secure the ends of the threads to prevent a serger seam from unraveling and it is possible even though the machine does not back stitch. Learn how to secure the end of a serged seam with this information.
Machine Embroidery Terms and Definitions
When you're looking at sewing machines that are capable of embroidery, a whole new world of terms surface. Learn the basic terms here.
Machine Embroidery Basics
Hooping and stabilizing the fabric are most critical steps to achieving excellent results when doing machine embroidery. Find information about hooping here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Stitch Width & Needle Position Adjustments
Any sewing machine that has zigzag stitch cpability has a stitch width adjustment and that adjustment can be used for needle position adjustments. Find the information you need here.
What is a Sewing Machine Zipper Foot
Learn what the zipper foot that came with your sewing machine is and how it works here.
Free Directions for a Simple Dell 420 Laptop Case By Christian Mullane
Protect your investment by following these simple sewing directions to sew this simple laptop case for a Dell 420 laptop.
Coats and Clark Sewing Thread Company
Coats and Clark thread is available in almost every sewing department. Learn about Coats and Clark sewing thread and the company that produces Coats and Clark thread here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Bobbin Winder
Find a full description and photo's of a sewing machine bobbin winder and information on how a bobbin winder works here.
Parts of a Sewing Machine - Bobbin Case
Find information about sewing machine bobbin cases here.