Menu The lockstitch is the most popular stitch used in sewing or garment construction. Most people refer to it as the regular straight stitch. If you are looking for a machine which does straight stitching only, the following three are you go tos. Best Lockstitch Sewing Machines First up is the… 1. Juki TL-2010Q Sewing […]
7 Best Sewing Machines for Chainstitch
Menu The chain stitch is not as widely used as the lockstitch or regular straight stitch. It is a form of decorative embroidery in which chain like stitches are looped together to form a pattern. It has been used for sealing grain bags, finishing the hems and side seams of jeans, and as a safety […]
29 Best Mechanical Sewing Machines
Menu Unless you have enough money to buy new clothes constantly, clothing repairs are a part of life. Whether you’re re-attaching a button, stitching up a tear, or hemming some pants, it helps to have a way to make those repairs quickly, easily – and accurately. True home sewing aficionados know that owning a mechanical […]
CHAPTER 4: Sewing 101 for Aspiring Home Sewists
Menu Sewing 101 is where you begin your journey into being an aspiring sewist. So you finally decided to do something about your spare time and put it to good use. You probably realized that watching TV or gossiping over the phone will do you no good. And then you began your search […]
CHAPTER 3: The Ultimate Guide to Setting up your Sewing Room
Menu STEP 1: Choose the Best Room In the average home, you may have the option of choosing between 2-3 rooms to setup your machine. If you only have one room, then just use that. Otherwise, you have a decision to make… And since some rooms are better for sewing than others… Here’s what you should […]