If you’re going to take the time to clean your sewing machine and serger on a regular basis, it would be foolish to leave it exposed to the elements. The dust…
sewing machines
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It’s lovely to know HOW to clean your machine(s), but it’s equally important to know WHEN to clean them, in order to make sure you get the most out of them…
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A serger, or overlock machine, can be a great addition to your sewing arsenal. They’re not at all essential, obviously, but if you’re planning to open an Etsy shop manufacturing children’s…
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If you’re following along, we’re having an exciting week of CLEANING! I know how it sounds. But really, it is exciting to clean your sewing machine–seeing it all shiny and happy…
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Brief note: I announced on Thursday that we’d be hosting a Crafty Meet-Up at the Whipstitch shop in Atlanta on June 29. Turns out that’s the Friday before July 4–who knew? …
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What is this giant ball of garbage under my sewing? That would be a tension issue. But it’s probably not your tension settings, like you might think. Most likely, your thread…
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Thanks to all of you for the great advice! I had a REALLY good time reading all your sewing machine love stories–and you gave me such good things to consider as…
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I’ve written before about my Viking Rose that I got from Sandra. It’s a heckuva great machine, and has done me and Sandra both proud lo these many years. Time has…
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When I was finished writing the book and sitting down to add the little extras, I thought long and hard to search my gut and create a dedication that was fitting…
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When I was writing Stitch by Stitch, I really wanted to focus on the struggles I see the most in folks who come through our classes. No matter what the sewing…
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Great charity called Pedals for Progress taking used, unwanted sewing machines and shipping them overseas to allow women to open their own small businesses! What a great idea, and a great…