It can be very frustrating when your machine pulls to side. Here’s an explanation and what you can do to fix it! Why does my sewing machine pull to the left? A sewing machine pulls to the side because of the footer or because you need an extension table. You can change footer size and …
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Many people don’t know what the colors and number on the sewing machine needles mean. We have put together an easy and quick guide that everybody can understand. What do the colors and numbers on sewing needles mean? The numbers indicate how robust the needle is. Higher numbers for heavy fabric and lower numbers for …
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Stretchy fabric is a little different to work with than woven fabric. The fact that it is elastic means that we need to pay special attention to the types of stitches we can use. What is the best stitch for stretchy fabric? The best stitch for stretchy fabric is a zigzag stitch. We need a …
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Most sewing machines have between 10-30 different types of stitches, but which stitch is the strongest stitch? Sometimes you just want to most durable result, that will last as long as possible. What is the strongest sewing machine stitch? The strongest stitch on a sewing machine is a straight stitch. The straight stitch is very hard …
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How much electricity do you need to power a sewing machine properly? That’s good to know if you have lost the converter, or maybe you want to use the machine during travels. Here’s how much electricity sewing machines use: A sewing machine usually uses 100 Watts. Some older models only 85 and some large industry …
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I’ve experienced a bit of pain and soreness in my shoulder, and I wondered how to avoid shoulder pain from sitting at the sewing machine. How do you avoid shoulder pain when sewing? You avoid shoulder pain by taking breaks at least every 30 minutes. You also need to stretch and do some shoulder shrugs …
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Whether you are looking for your first sewing machine, or you just want a good affordable and basic machine you’ve come to the right place. Let’s go right to the point, and start by listing the models we recommend. What are the best basic and mechanical sewing machines? These four models are the best, when …
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When you try to find the perfect sewing machine for an elderly or handicapped person, there are a couple of extra things to consider. We will go over all the common challenges below, but first, we will look at the short answer. What is the best sewing machine for older people? For elderly people, a sewing machine …
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There are literally hundreds of sewing machine brands, so it can be hard to tell the good from the bad. Let’s take a look at the good old brands, that stood the test of time. The best all-around sewing machine manufacturers. Note: We only consider home sewing machines here, not industry models Here are the top10 …
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