Making Time for Classes and Lectures
When was the last time you took a class and was inspired by others? Or saw a project that you fell in love with and wanted to do that night? Sewing is often like swimming a relay without other people...
View ArticleWhat is a Seam Allowance?
A seam allowance is the area between the edge and the stitching line on two (or more) pieces of material being stitched together. Seam allowances can range from 1/4 inch wide to as much as several...
View ArticleStacked Thread vs Cross-Wound Thread
Thread is wound onto spools in one of two ways – stacked or cross-wound. Stacked thread is when the thread lays parallel to itself around the spool. Cross-wound thread is forms an X around the spool....
View ArticleHitting the Books
Reading a sewing machine manual can be *B*O*R*I*N*G*!…especially if you just want to sit down at your new machine and sew. With most appliance manuals you may skim the first couple pages, or go right...
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Craftsy Classes – Why You Should Take Them
How would you like to take a class from a well-known instructor without ever leaving your home? And be able to repeat the class at any time. That is what Craftsy.com is all about! Craftsy.com is the...
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Introducing SewingMastery.com!
What is SewingMastery.com? Free sewing machine video tutorials of how to use a specific sewing machine from A to Z. Which Machines are Available Now? Currently we have posted the following models:...
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