If you enjoy buying your thread in bulk, or if you’ve thought about buying vintage thread because it’s cheaper, you might be wondering if that box of thread has an expiry date. What would happen if it sits on your …
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Most decent household sewing machines lie in a reasonably affordable price range. But then there are the models that retail closer to the price of a second-hand car! In most cases, the more expensive a piece of equipment is then …
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If you want to get the most use out of your sewing machine, it is important to know all its various parts and what they do. One of these parts is the shank. If you have been wondering what the …
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Bobbins are an intrinsic part of any sewing machine. If you’ve only started sewing you may only have a vague idea of what these little round mechanisms are and what they do. Most sewing machine bobbins look very similar too …
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Sewing machines are simple machines that work in a very straightforward way. They use two threads and one needle with a rhythmic up and down motion to form a stitch. No matter how complicated a sewing machine looks, this is …
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Sewing machines come in mini, standard, full size, and whopping industrial sizes. If you’re reading this you’re likely curious about the size of a standard household hobby machine or mini machine. After all, if you already have a busy craft …
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Unless you prefer to go old school and hand sew with an antique machine, your contemporary electric sewing machine is going to use some power, and if this is your first purchase, you may be wondering how much juice is …
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Knowing how much a sewing machine weighs allows you to make better decisions relating to your sewing machine. For example, you will only be able to get a sewing table that can support your sewing machine when you know how …
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If you are passionate about sewing, you’ve probably considered getting a sewing machine. Sewing machines are remarkable appliances that reduce the amount of time that would have otherwise been spent manually sewing. They are the reason why the clothing industry …
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If you’ve recently taken up sewing as a hobby you’re probably eager to try lots of new stitches and techniques using your sewing machine. Well-loved sewing machines will experience wear and tear and like every piece of craft machinery you’ll …
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If you have owned a sewing machine for a while, it is easy to think that sewing machine oil does not expire. In fact, many people will probably try to convince you that you don’t have to worry about replacing …
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When sitting down to work on a new sewing project, the last thing you want to worry about is a broken needle. Your machine’s needle will need to be replaced at some point, but just how long do they last? …
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