Will Embroidery Thread Bleed? (Is Embroidery Thread Washable)
One would think that with all the modern technology available fabric manufacturers and thread makers could solve this problem and make life easier for sewers and embroiderers. Unfortunately, that is not
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Hexagon Measurements: How to Measure a Hexagon For Quilting
Odd sizes, no problem. Even though odd-sized shapes like hexagons can be confusing, it really is not hard to measure them. The trick is to make sure you measure the right points and you are done. A little
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What Can I Use Instead of Felt? (6 Felt Fabric Substitutes)
Some fabrics just don't work out. What you think is a great fabric turns out to be less than desirable when you see the way it looks after it comes out of the wash. This is a problem that happens a lot
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Finding an External Bobbin Winder for Viking Sewing Machines
Not all bobbins are made the same. That means when you go to wind them, your external bobbin winder may not work. Not that the device is broken but simply, it was not made for the class of bobbin you are
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Sewing vs Embroidery Thread: Are They The Same? (Difference)
Without thread, all you have are a few pieces of cut fabric and no good way to put them all together. But not thread is thread, there are subtle differences in different types so that any sewer can make
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The Antique Pfaff 130 Sewing Machine (History, Value, Review)
Beautiful machines exist in the most unique places and always impress experienced sewers with their fine lines. The most amazing part is that they are still sewing up a storm 50 to 70 years later. Sometimes
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How to Remove Pencil Marks From Fabric Easily (Helpful Tips)
When you have a problem wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could just erase it away like you can pencil marks? It would make life so much simpler and easier to live. Even on fabric, pencil marks are not
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Quilt Pattern Maker: Finding a Patchwork Pattern Generator
Being creative can take a lot of work, especially when you begin to run out of ideas. Finding the right pattern to create in a quilt can be difficult unless you have help from a pattern generator. But
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Fix Tin Lizzie 18 Problems: Quilting Machine Troubleshooting
Even industrial sewing machines have problems. They may be built better, have better parts, better service warranties and so on but these industrial sewing machines can and will break down on you. It is
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The Singer Athena 2000 Sewing Machine (Review and History)
Sewing manufacturers made a lot of machines. Not only did Singer, but so did just about every other manufacturer who thought they could succeed at making and selling sewing machines. Not all were great
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