All You Need To Know About Sewing Machines

It’s a funny thing, but when I’m asked what the best professional sewing machines are, my initial response is to always suggest one of the industrial sewing machines I have owned and used as a fashion designer and sample maker. The problem with that of course is that they are large, heavy and quite cumbersome …

I’ve covered the different types of sewing machines previously, including leather sewing machines, but I’m often asked about the types of industrial sewing machines and whether they’re really needed by the home sewer or budding fashion designer. So today, I’m sharing my experience of owning and using an industrial machine, the various industrial machine types …

When it comes to sewing leather, not all sewing machines are equal, which is why I’ve put together this guide to the best leather sewing machines for the home sewer! Some sewing machines can handle leather beautifully while others will drag and mark the leather in such a way that it is no longer usable …

A serger sewing machine is a type of sewing machine that is used to finish the raw edges of fabric or to sew knitted fabrics. Threading a serger sewing machine can be a bit tricky – I know I struggled the first few times when I had to do it, which is why I made …

There are many types of sewing machines, each suited to a specific fabric type, sewing style or skill level, but while I have previously covered the many different sewing machines available to us, today I’m going to be digging in to what a serger sewing machine is. We’ll also look at how it differs to …

When it comes to sewing machine maintenance, knowing how to clean and oil your sewing machine is something everyone who owns a sewing machine should know. That’s not to say you shoud never be taking your sewing machine to be serviced, but maintaiing the health of your machine at home will mean less damage to …

Your sewing machine is a complex machine, and the manual it came with will have a lot of sewing machine terminology that you’ve never heard of. This article will teach you all you need to know about the presser bar on your sewing machine – why it’s there, how the presser bar lifter works and …

When it comes to buying a used sewing machine, I am well practised! The only sewing machine that I have purchased brand new was my Brother 1034D overlocker and a Brother ‘Jeans’ machine that I ended up donating to someone more in need than I was, shortly after purchasing it. Every other machine I own …

I’ve previously talked about the different types of sewing machines, and even dug into the best leather sewing machine for anyone interested in sewing leather, but today it is time to discuss buying a sewing machine. I consider this an essential article for sewing beginners especially, as it is often them that get badgered into …

There are so many types of sewing machine needles that I thought it was time to create a small guide similar to my one on sewing machine presser feet. While the universal sewing needle is universally known (ha ha) other machine needle types are not – so this guide should help you learn about the …

The reasons for sewing machine needle breakages are many, but if it keeps happening again and again, it could be a sign of sewing machine problems. Let’s dig into reasons why your sewing machine needle keeps breaking, and the different solutions that you can try! Common Problems Causing A Needle Break Lets have a look …

Home sewing machines often come with one or two basic ‘feet’ (also known as a presser foot) but there are many types of sewing machine presser feet available as add-ons that can really help you to explore the possibilities of your sewing machine and sew more creatively. Let’s look at the common (and less commonly known about) …

Today I’m going to teach you how to sew leather on a home sewing machine. This is a great skill to learn if you think you’ll want to sew any leather garments as most will be constructed with a leather that is thinner than leather used for bags and purses, so can easily be sewn …

As people who love to sew, we don’t always want to be pulling out our regular home sewing machine just to sew a quick stitch, and this is why it can be handy to have a handheld sewing machine amongst our collection. Today we’ll cover why you might want to buy one, some handy tips …

When it comes to sewing, and investing in a machine (or two) of your own, you have many different types of sewing machines to choose from. Not all sewing machines are equal however, with some types dedicated to more specific tasks while some sewing machines are workhorses that can do a little bit of everything! …