Are you curious what embroidery digitizing is? How long does it take to learn how to digitize machine embroidery designs? Or how to start learning? Click here

My current Bernina 1230 is my third sewing machine. It’s from 1989 and is, in fact, the newest model I’ve ever own. I’ve done many sewing mistakes in my life, including buying a crappy coverstitch/serger combo machine and keeping it way too long. But when it comes to regular sewing machines I’ve intuitively known from the start that I will usually get way better value buying a used machine rather than paying the same amount for a new one. The great thing about sewing machines is that the technology changes very slowly, in fact, my computerised 30-year old Bernina has many features in common with newer high-end machines. Such as automatic buttonholes, the ability to move the needle in five different positions, several stretch seams and a myriad of decorative stitches. Plus its sturdy cast-iron base makes […]

Turkey Tracks: November 16, 2020 How I Make a “Tree” Quilty Block Several people have asked me now how I make my Quilty “Tree” Block. First let me say that this block was inspired by Amanda Jean Ny…

The gathering foot gathers fabric either in a single layer or attaches it to another piece of fabric, gathering and sewing in one step.

Let's talk about the stretch stitch. A great stitch to use when sewing with knits on a standard sewing machine. Great for hems and joining seams.

Na, habt Ihr schon mal solche Bilder/Schnittmuster gesehen? Es sind Schnittmuster für eckige Reißverschlusstaschen. Die sind echt schön und praktisch, aber das Schnittmuster hat mich lange abgeschrec

Welcome back to my Embroider-Along: Part 12! Learn how to embroider on Pet Screen and make an In the Hoop Zipper case with this final post.

Sewing machine walking foot guide - get the most from your walking foot!

Hi friends! Today might be the shortest blog post for you as far as text goes. I'm going to visually share a few of my go-to quilting designs as of lately. The next time your trying to decide on a quilting design for your modern quilt - try one of these! I promise you can easily do them all on your machine at home. 1. Horizontal with 60 Degree Start with 1 ½

Day Two of our Free Motion Quilting Series shows how to practice Waves.

Are you having trouble sewing straight lines on your sewing machine? Here are all the things I wish I'd known when I started learning to sew.

An embroidery machine lets you add decoration to your clothing and crafts. You can also use this machine to stitch logos on t-shirts and tote bags! Finding the best embroidery digitizing software will help you

Hier zeigen wir verschiedene Arten, wie man beim Nähen in der Runde mit der Overlock (z.B. Halssaum, Ärmelbündchen) einen schönen Abschluss hinbekommt.

Pattern adjustments are often necessary to achieve a custom fit. Learn to do a high round back adjustment with this photo tutorial. It’s a simple adjustment that can make an enormous differen…

These machine embroidery projects will teach you new skills on your embroidery machine and include unique blanks and techniques!

Learn the best kept secret on your sewing machine!

Learn to sew a Zipper. This tutorial with show you How to Sew a Zipper in 3 different ways so you can install a zipper in a bag, on a dress, on a pillow...

Learn to digitize machine embroidery designs. Don't rely on auto digitizing features in embroidery software to create machine embroidery designs.

Sewing is a fun and creative endeavour to take on, especially with your kids. Children of any age can learn some form of sewing that can get them on the path to eventually making their own complex projects and clothing. The key to teaching...

The only way to improve skills is to practice, practice, practice! Sewing worksheets provide excellent sewing practice for beginners. Though, these sheets are also helpful for sewists of any skill level who might be out of practice with a machine. Instead of wasting fabric, using paper is a brilliant way to perfect your methods and movements. Looking for hand sewing practice? Check out our Hand Sewing Practice Sheets PDFs. Sewing machines make fast work of projects but without patience and steady hands, you won't have the kind of stitching you're looking to produce. It's similar to "measure twice, cut once." Although you can always unpick stitches, that's unpleasant, time-consuming, and sometimes ruins your fabric. It's best to get it right the first time. That's where these printable sewing practice worksheets come in handy! No ruining or wasting fabric. These free six sheets have all sorts of lines and designs to help you perfect your machine skills. There are beginner-friendly lines, curves, and angles along with more advanced lines and curves for those who want a challenge. Note: Some of the curved lines will be easier to sew with a foot attachment. A walking foot or something similar will help you achieve those quickly curving lines.

See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick!

Boost your home's curb appeal with a lovely monogrammed wreath sash. It's a quick an easy project to make with your embroidery machine.

Nähanleitungen, Schnittmuster und Tipps und Tricks zur Nähmaschine

It is possible to create beautiful gentle curved lines using your walking foot. Here's how. - Curved Lines using a Walking Foot - Quilting at BellaOnline

Sites of Where to Find Thousands of Free Machine Embroidery Designs I have collated a list of designers from around the web that offer free machine embroidery designs for instant download. Each de…

wanneer gebruik welke naaimachine naald? Bij elke stof kun je een andere naald gebruiken. Check hier de tips!

How to Sew Perfect Scallops. A photo tutorial to help you learn how to sew scalloped edges for the Highland Avenue House.

Learn best practices for downloading, printing, and assembling your Airy Top and Comfy Dress patterns from Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio.

YouTube sewing tutorial on how to sew straight using different seam guides for your sewing projects.

Halsbündchen berechnen und annähen. Mit der Schritt für Schritt Anleitung nähst du den perfekten Halsabschluss am Sweatshirt.

Wir zeigen Ihnen hier, wie Bauschgarn verwendet wird, was man dabei beachten muss und warum es Nähte gibt, bei denen man dieses Garn nicht verwenden sollte.

Amy's Top Tips for Quilting with rulers on a stationary machine.

You can finish the cut edges of a sewing project with your home sewing machine and get the same results as with a serger machine.

Introduction to Sergers ✓ Step by Step Guide on Overlockers for Beginners ✓ Tools, Threading, Settings explained ► Start your first Project now!

Dies ist eines der beliebtesten Themen , wenn es ums Jersey besticken geht . Jeder hat seine eigene Weisheit ,...und nicht nur seine , nein auch noch Erfahrungsberichte von anderen Maschinenstickern . Und so mache ich das :) Als erstes schneide ich ein Rechteck 785er Bügelvlies , welches etwas größer ist als der Rahmen aus Lege es dann auf die linke Seite des zugeschnittenen Stoffes und Backpapier drüber . Bügel anschließend mit geringer Temperatur das Vlies fest . Danach lege ich noch Wegreißvlies drüber und spanne alles fest ein Dann wird die Stelle bestickt wenn man mag kann man nach dem Sticken das restliche Vlies wegschneiden , Muss man aber nicht Und bei schmalen Teilen wie den Ärmeln , würde ich immer nach dem Zuschneiden erst besticken und dann zusammen nähen ;) Und hier das fertige Shirt Ist also wirklich nicht schwierig :) Ich wünsche euch ein schönes Wochenende und eine sonnige Zeit . LG heidi

Learn how to perfect the sewing machine blind hem stitch for truly invisible hemming on your garments. Master hemming with this easy step-by-step tutorial.