Sewing machines make it very easy for anyone to produce all sorts of items for themselves and the home, but they're not the most intuitive things in the world.
In this section of Freeneedle we focus on finding all sorts of pages that will help you with machine sewing, right from choosing the correct modle for your needs.
There's also advice on setting your sewing machine up, such as ensuring you've set your tension correctly, how to use it to achieve various effects and even tips of looking after and cleaning vintage sewing machines so that you can continue to sew with them.
Over the years I've seen quite a few sewing machine covers and quite a few projects that repurpose old denim jeans, but I think this is the first time I've seen both in one go. This is a clear step by step tutorial that shows how to make a hardwearing cover for your machine.
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acraftymoment.blogspot.com
This is a handy read for machine sewers that seeks to explain and demystify the process of setting correct thread tension. It covers both diagnosis of the problem and tips and advice on getting thongs right.
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threadsmagazine.com
This article explores the things you need to consider when buying a sewing machine from a dealer. This is useful reading whether you are a beginner looking to buy a first sewing machine or are a sewing artist with more experience looking to trade up.
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Here's a useful tutorial that explains how to clean an old or antique sewing machine and keep it in good working order.
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sewdelish.blogspot.com.es
This tutorial shows you how to make a cover for your serger and includes lots of general sewing hints and tips.
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sew4home.com
If you own an overlocker/serger and want to do more with it, this simple tutorial shows how to make ruffles
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sewddelicious.blogspot.com.au
Threading a sewing machine the wrong way can get you into trouble - this explains the basics to beginners
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sew-it-love-it.com
This tutorial demonstrates the techniques for machine sewing smocking
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leafytreetopspot.blogspot.com.es
Sewing machine tutorial that shows the techniques for sewing a blind hem - a technique that produces a near invisible hem
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This tutorial demonstrates how to make a mat for your sewing machine with handy pockets
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katiesquiltingcorner.com