Join Julia of Stitches by Julia while she tests the fabric crayons by Tulip and creates a pretty quilted spring pillow! Julia uses the blend-able and smudge-able crayons that are machine washable once her project is heat set with an iron…
Category: Machines & Tools
Learn about notions and sewing machines for all sewing and quilting skill levels.
Valentine’s Day Fridge Art Quilt + Adding Magnets to Your Quilts with Lisa Capen
Stitch a mini Valentine’s Day art appliqued quilt with Lisa Capen Quilts! This fun mini quilt fits perfectly on the front of the fridge. In this free video Lisa demonstrates how she adds pockets for the magnets on the back of the quilt…
How to Turn a Tube Right-side Out
Melly Sews shows us five ways to turn a long strip of fabric with a seam, such as a bag strap, or arms and legs for a doll. Five ways to turn straps right side out when sewing – using a tube turner, a loop turner, and a safety pin. Melly Sews also offers a … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Sewing Machine Needles – Purpose and Size – How to Read the Package Info
There are specialized needles for most types of machines and fabrics, and many different sizes and purposes. The information found printed on the packaging the needles are displayed in tells us just about everything we need to know, but do you know what it means? Classification, brand, needle type and size. Laura Coia from Sew … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Best Sewing Machines For All Skill Levels
With so many brands and models of sewing machines out on the market right now, it can be difficult to determine which sewing machine is right for you, especially if you are just starting out with sewing. To save you the nightmare of testing out every single machine out there, we have compiled a list of our top … [ Read More at SWN! ]
The EverSewn Sparrow 20 + 25 Sewing Machines
EverSewn Sparrow 20 Eversewn Sparrow 20 Sewing Machine Overview with Leah Day Leah Day is an award-winning quilter and the creative force behind the Free Motion Quilting Project. She has authored several books, including Free Motion Quilting: From Feathers to Flames, and teaches workshops on Craftsy and around the U.S. The EverSewn Sparrow 20 is a computerized … [ Read More at SWN! ]
See the EverSewn Sparrow 30 Sewing Machine
Take a look at the EverSewn Sparrow 30 sewing machine in this free demo video from the folks from American Quilter Magazine. Learn about the great features in this guided video tour. The Sparrow 30 boasts automatic needle threading, 310 stitch patterns in total, including 32 utility, 84 decorative, and 2 full alphabets. Decorative stitches … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Made To Sew: Free Beginner Sewing Series
Learn how to sew with the lovely Aneka Truman from Made to Sew in her free video series! Aneka’s free sewing for beginners video series assists those who have “never sewn a stitch” learn how to use a sewing machine. In this sewing series, you can learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, how to deal with … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Sewing Over Pins? Ashley Hough Offers Great Tips and Tricks
Sewing over pins can be a contentious subject for many sewers. Some sewers make it a rule to never sew over pins and others have always sewed that way. Sewing over pins is a personal choice, and the type of pin you use can have an effect. Ashley Hough from National Sewing Circle talks about some … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Tips and Tricks for Sewing Through Thick and Bulky Seam Allowances
Laura from Sew Very Easy discusses getting your sewing machine through those thick and bulky (possibly unpressed?) seam allowances on the inside of your projects. Laura explains why your machine behaves the way it does when it encounters extra layers of fabric. Watch the close-ups to learn and understand how you can quickly rectify this … [ Read More at SWN! ]