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8 Best Beginner Sewing Tips – Sew Better with The Last Stitch

If you want to get better at using your sewing machine, follow these eight simple steps from Johanna Lundström, the author of Master the Coverstitch Machine and Sewing Activewear, that will make your garment sewing look sew much more professional! Johanna discusses and demonstrates releasing and balancing the tension, threading, needle position when starting a seam, pulling back the thread, stitch length and width, sewing straight and guiding fabrics. These tips will prove

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Simple Sewing Series for Beginners with Farmhouse on Boone

Do you finally want to learn how to sew in 2019? Join Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone, in her fabulous simple sewing series, where she guides you through all of the sewing basics. Learn how to thread a sewing machine, how to sew a seam, how to make a hem and everything sewing 101. A very straight-forward sewing video series for every beginner, and anyone who would like to refresh their sewing skills. ? Subscribe to Farmhouse on Boone and join Lisa and her sweet family as they c

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Thread Weights and Their Best Uses

Knowing which thread weight to choose is an important part of any sewing project. Thread that is too fine can cause your project to fall apart. Thread that is thicker and heavier can tear your fabric. These free videos offer valuable information, tips, and tricks for choosing the best thread for your projects every time! The folks from Aurifil, the National Quilter’s Circle, and Leah Day – quilting expert, share their experience and wisdom with you here at Sew What’s New!

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Serger Sewing Tips – A Free Video Series from Gail Yellen

A free video lesson series playlist offering tips, techniques, and tutorials for sewing with a serger. Pick and choose or watch them all. Nineteen free video lessons featuring serger how-to’s, tips, and techniques: Serger Lesson Series Playlist Titles: Serger Tip Clip 2: The Thread Palette Serger Tip Clip 3: Custom fit Ready-to-wear Sweater Serger Tip Clip 4: Shorten and Re-shape a Hem on a Ready-to-wear Jersey Serger Tip Clip 5: Shorten and Taper Sleeves on Ready-to-wear Ser

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Exhibit shows sewing’s evolution from hoop skirts to tablet cases – By Anna Pratt

Local group shows 35 years of home handiwork. Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 14, 2015 How did sewing help hospital staffers who might have to deal with the Ebola crisis? That’s one of the questions you could get answered at “35 Years and Still Sewing Strong,” an exhibit in the basement of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The Hennepin Gallery display is presented by the local chapter of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) as it marks its 35-year anniversar

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Sewing Machine Troubleshooting: Upper Thread Breaking

“Usually when the upper thread breaks, you’ve got a couple of things going on. The thread could be caught on the thread spool spindle on the top or back of the machine. So, when your upper thread keeps breaking, make sure that it is not caught on the spool itself, or make sure that it is not wrapped around the bottom of the spindle. Either one of those things are going to stress your thread, and then as soon as it resists, your thread goes. The other thing you should double-

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How to Thread Industrial Sewing Machines with ProperFit Clothing Co.

Watch ProperFit Clothing Co. in this free video tutorial and learn industrial sewing machine basics: How to thread an industrial sewing machine. How to wind industrial sewing machine bobbin. How to adjust industrial sewing machine tension. What needles to use on your industrial sewing machine. How to install an industrial sewing machine needle. Adjusting commercial sewing machine presser foot. Overall learning the basics to an industrial sewing machine. Visit ProperFit Clothi

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Troubleshooting Bobbin Problems in Your Sewing Machine

Watch Jennifer Wiese as she troubleshoots her sewing machine bobbin dilemmas in this fabulous and informative Howcast sewing machine video! Does your bobbin still have you wound up? If you are still having trouble with your bobbin watch this quick (and quiet) video from Butterfly Embroidery demonstrating how bobbin thread tension is easily adjusted: More about bobbins at SWN: Video: How To Wind a Sewing Machine Bobbin Right Every Time Blog Post: Is Your Bobbin in a Bunch? by

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How to Change Colours on a Threaded Overlocker/Serger Machine

“Margaret from Sewing Machine Warehouse Australia will guide you in how to quickly and efficiently change thread colours on your overlocker or serger. Handy sewing hints and tips for sewer’s of all skill levels. Visit the website for more information, to contact, or to purchase products seen in the videos. http://www.sewbiz.com.au“ Advertisement More serger information and tutorials: Sewing Channel: Serger Users Category: Sergers and Overlockers Video: Bernette 335 Serger V

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Sewing Machine Repair – Common problems with stitches, threading, tension and bobbins!

Is your sewing machine feeling tired and cranky lately? Why not treat it to a day of pampering and upkeep? Indulge your sewing machine with an “oil treatment“, massage it’s tired noisy gears, tighten the belts and reset the timing. Save money and do these relatively simple sewing machine repairs yourself at home or in the studio. Troubleshooting tips and techniques for the beginner sewer from It’s Just Sewing: Thread tension can be complicated and overwhelming. It’s Just Se

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