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 […]
Decorative Stitches: How They Work
Ever wonder how your machine makes different stitches with a turn of a knob or click of a button? Today I’m going to get into the nitty-gritty and show you exactly how! As always, every machine is slightly different, so this will be an overview of a very technical aspect of sewing. These parts of […]
In Case You Missed This Month’s “Breakfast with Sarah”
Didn’t get the chance to make it Sunday? Take a look at the Miele ironing systems that will be available to those renting out the back room! We had some great questions this month – I’d like to thank everyone who came. The Miele Irons Firstly, I’d like to say that these are my honest […]
Common Sewing Blunders – And How to Fix Them
There is nothing worse than sitting down to work on a project, only to find your sewing machine doesn’t want to cooperate! Today, I’d like to cover a few common sewing blunders that you can fix yourself at home.