Monthly Archives: June 2019

Get to Know Your Sewing Machine’s Stitches

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10 Jun

People who are new to the art of sewing probably will not be aware of the fact that there is an abundance of different types of stitches to choose from. Each stitch can transform the entire aesthetic of the garment that you are working on. Because of this, it is important to get to know a sewing machine’s stitches when buying a new one so that you know what you have to work with. Some sewing machines will have a wide assortment of options, while some may only have a handful. There is, after all, only one way to find out!

Here are some tips on how to experiment with the various stitches before getting started on any new and exciting sewing machine projects:

Refer to the Manual 

This is the easiest way to find out how many different types of stitches your new sewing machine has to offer. If you bought the machine second-hand and do not have access to a manual, the stitches will also usually be displayed on a dial, an LCD display or on the body of the machine.

Disappointed with the Number of Options? 

Fear not! You can alter the look and feel of basic stitches just by changing their length or the width between each one. By changing the length, you can make a row of stitching look more or less dense. By changing the width, the row of stitching will appear wider or narrower.

Use a Twin Needle

This is a simple way in which to add some variation and character to your stitching. Do not forget to experiment with spacing the needles closer together and further apart for even more disparity and creative freedom!

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Everything You Need to Know for Successful Serger Sewing

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03 Jun

Keen to learn to sew? If so, then you will need to delve into the art of successful serger sewing. Here is everything that you need to know in order to get started:

What is Serger Sewing? 

Serger sewing basically means sewing with the help of overlockers – a machine that expertly cuts the edges of a piece of material as you feed it through. These machines also have the ability to create a neat overlock stitch over the edge of one or more pieces of cloth. They should not be confused with ordinary sewing machines. It is a piece of sewing equipment that is used to finish off garments in the neatest, easiest way possible.

Why Serger Sewing?

Serger sewing is much more convenient than cutting material manually, and it can also leave you with a much tidier-looking and aesthetically pleasing result.

Setting Up Your Overlocker Machine

    • The first step is to make sure that the thread is able to feed freely into the machine, free from any obstructions.
    • It is also very important for the threads to be seated properly in the tension disks. You can make sure that this is the case by always raising the pressure foot lifter before you begin to thread.
    • Also, do not forget to thread the overlocker’s loopers first, followed by the needles.
    • Speaking of needles, you will also need to double check that each needle is properly seated in the needle clamp, with the left one sitting a bit higher than the right.

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