MEMBER RESOURCES
Want to learn how to make the clothes you already have fit better? Check this list for some tips and tricks on the how-to!
Read More
Sewing with a twin needle may seem complicated but it’s not as hard as you might think! As with other needles there are twin needles for knits and wovens and even jeans! Two rows of topstitching in one step? Heck yes, you can! Twin needles can be used for hemming knits, topstitching a neckband, binding armholes or creating multiple rows of decorative topstitching.
Read More
There are several ways to cut a buttonhole and if you don’t already have a preferred method, you probably just use whatever sharp tool you have on hand. Here are three of my methods; the first two use tools you probably already have and the last uses my favourite tool which, if you are new to sewing you might not have heard of yet. The video shows each method as described below.
Read More
Let’s talk buttonholes. We’ve got a new video tutorial showing you how to use a one-step buttonhole attachment and tons of extra tips in the blog post. If you’ve been putting off sewing buttonholes because you aren’t sure how to use the buttonhole foot, procrastinate no further! Buttonholes are often a hurdle for new sewists to overcome, and to be perfectly honest, I (Hali) still avoid doing them too. Getting comfortable with how your machine sews buttonholes is the best way to get over the fear of screwing them up. The one-step buttonhole foot attachment is usually included in the accessories with new domestic machines and most of them work in the same way regardless of the brand. *Always check your machine manual for instructions for your specific machine.
Read More
