Satin – with its gorgeous drape, its silky touch, and its glossy finish, it’s a dream of a fabric. Until you come to work with it. At which point, it can quickly turn from a dream to a nightmare. Not
Continue readingThe modern needles are just not made to last anymore. Much like new machines as manufacturers look for the cheapest materials to build their sewing machines. Unlike top vintage machines that go on forever,
Continue readingMachines break down. It doesn’t matter who makes them. No matter how good of quality the machine is. Eventually, it wears down and stops working. When that happens it pays to be able to do the repairs
Continue readingIf you’re going to go to the effort of making a backpack, you’re going to want to make sure it lasts. And if you want it to last, you’re going to need to make sure it’s made from a fabric that’s
Continue readingSometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest mess. Take babies. They might be as cute as a button and almost as tiny, but there’s no getting away from the fact they make a whole heap of mess.Dealing
Continue readingAge is all in the mind, except when you need to date a sewing machine. Then age becomes very important as it helps you find the value of your sewing machine. For some machines, this task is more difficult
Continue readingIf your t-shirt is too big, too small, too long, or too wide, don’t consign it to the charity box just yet. Can you alter t-shirts? Altering a t-shirt at home is remarkably simple, even for those with
Continue readingBlankets are a necessity of life. They help keep you warm when you have been soaked in water. They keep the cold away from you in winter and best of all, they help you feel comfortable when you are watching
Continue readingChange is good if it is well thought out, constructive, and fits the fabric that you like. Making a change for the sake of change is not the best way to dye your clothes. You may end up with a mess on
Continue readingBlazers, suit jackets or sports coats. These are terms that are often used interchangeably. There is a good reason for that usage they look very similar. But each style of men’s jackets has their own
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