If you have never heard of this brand, it's because it is a Japanese company that has gone through many transformations over the decades. The company changed its name to Riccar in 1949 but be careful,
Continue readingHistory can be cruel. Even with famous name brands, history can hide the existence or make it difficult to find any information on different brands of sewing machines. Monarch is one of those unfortunate
Continue readingOne of the keys to finding out how old is your sewing machine is to check to see if the manufacturing company is still in business today. It is then you stand a good chance of finding the date your machine
Continue readingThe dreaded sun. It is life helping and it brings light, warmth, and a secure feeling but sometimes the sun is not always the friend of humans or fabric. Its hot rays can burn the skin or fade clothing
Continue readingCotton and other natural fibers have been around a long time. Over the generations they have found their way into every aspect of home life. That is not a bad thing as everyone from babies to adults need
Continue readingWhen you are creating towels at your sewing machine, it is best to work with the top of the line fabrics. That way you know you are turning out quality results and impressing family and friends with your
Continue readingKnowing the fabrics you use is a vital part of sewing. You need to know the fabrics you are working with to get the cut, the dimensions, and the fit just right. Not knowing the key characteristics of any
Continue readingResizing a tank top isn't a complicated business. Before starting, work out exactly what you like about the top (perhaps the length is hitting just the right spot. Maybe there are some graphics that you
Continue readingWhen it comes to clothing your child but like every other facet of raising a child, everyone has a different opinion on what children should or should not wear. It is your child, you get to make the decisions
Continue readingPeople have different ways of judging which fabric is best for bed sheets. Some go by thread count, others go by location of the fabric’s manufacture and on it goes. No matter which criteria you are
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