Sewing Machine

The sewing machine foot is a part that clicks onto the end of the needle bar. You will find a hole in the bottom that allows the needle to enter and exit the fabric as you sew. As you sew, it firmly holds the material down. When the sewing machine foot falls off, it can

Mechanical issues on the sewing machine can be a frustrating experience for any sewer. A stuck handwheel, in particular, can keep you from making progress on your latest sewing project.  Let’s look at why you might be experiencing problems with your sewing machine handwheel and what you can do to solve them: 1. Accidentally Using

If you have removed your foot from the pedal, but your sewing machine keeps sewing, don’t panic! Your sewing machine hasn’t come to life. It simply has blown a capacitor.  You can unplug your machine from the wall for a quick fix, but you will need to address the root of the problem to get

Zig-zag stitches and bunching threads can often discourage new sewers. Why is your machine doing this? There are several reasons this could be happening, from incorrect tension to threading issues. Many of these are common problems with simple solutions: Here’s Why Your Sewing Machine sews in Zig-Zags: Your sewing machine is sewing in zig-zags most

In a world that has found ways to harness technology for just about everything, the sewing machine might not seem like a groundbreaking invention here in the 21st century. However, when it was invented in the 1800s, it changed the game for women and industries worldwide. Let’s take a look at how the sewing machine

Nothing is more frustrating when you sit down to sew than when your needle snaps in half. There are several reasons you might be experiencing sewing machine needle problems.  A broken needle can signify a problem with your thread, bobbin, machine, or the needle itself. Let’s look at when and why sewing machine needle problems