Some embroidery mistakes are just unfortunate and these form an inevitable part of your learning curve - but others are totally avoidable - if you know to watch out for them in the first place that is! Want more hints & tips? Then click below to get our free newsletter - you'll even get some … [Read more...]
How to Embroider Fur: a Free Tutorial
I have always loved stitching fur, though I know some people are a bit put off by a technique they consider might be difficult and/or time consuming. I won’t deny it does take a little while, but though the results are impressive, it isn’t really difficult to do. You need very few colours to make … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Sewing Machine (a very little guide!)
1. Thread Feed: The needle thread comes from a spool on the top of your machine and, in order to achieve the correct tension and feed, must pass through a series of channels and loops before you actually thread it through your needle (your manual will explain how this is done). 2. Needle Tension … [Read more...]
A (Very) Little Guide to Fusible Interfacing
Interfacing is available in (to my knowledge anyway) two colours, black and white and also fusible (iron-on) and non-fusible (sew-in) varieties. Fusible interfacing is coated with an adhesive substance that melts and adheres to your fabric when you press it with a hot iron. It’s suitable for use … [Read more...]
