This will be a rather short post, but I want to cover a pretty important topic – deciding what type of vacuum to buy! You’ll notice when you walk into our store that our vacuums are divided by uprights and canisters, rather than brands. This is because these two types of vacuums are used for […]
Fix vs. Replace: When Repairs Are Worth the Price
When an object breaks, the first thing most people consider is whether they should fix it, or replace it. In the case of sewing machines and vacuums, it can be a tough – and expensive – decision. I’ll be splitting this post into two main sections: vacuum repairs, and sewing machine repairs. Vacuum Cleaners As […]
Try It Before You Buy It – Now Applies to Vacuums!
If you’ve been to our store, you’ve noticed all our vacuums are out on display. This is because we want you to try them out before you decide which to buy. Here are a few reasons why: Vacuums are Subjective. At the end of the day, picking out a vacuum is a subjective thing. Sure, […]
Looking Sharp: Serger Blades
Whoops! A little late on this post – I wanted to make sure I got some good, quality photos so everyone could see what I was talking about. All sergers have two blades that are used to cut the fabric as it feeds through the machine. These blades can be moved out of the way […]
Under Pressure: The Adjustment You Didn’t Know You Had
By now, you’re probably familiar with most of the adjustments on your machine – tension, stitch length & width, and stitch style. However, you may be forgetting one adjustment: the presser foot pressure (say that five times fast)! What is Foot Pressure? The presser foot is the part of the machine that holds the fabric […]