{Sewing Tips and Tricks} Lesson 1 of 3

So, I've been talking a lot lately about offering a sewing tips and tricks series...well, here's Lesson 1.

Below you'll find 4 videos paired with images and information.  These videos, and information, are geared towards getting you started in the right direction of sewing successfully.

In this lesson, we’ll be reviewing:

Sewing Needles, Thread and Bobbins, Cutters & Rulers, and Push Pins

  

{  Sewing Needles } 

As mentioned, in the above video, choosing the right needles helps to avoid troubles with your machine, and sewing projects.

Review:  The needles on the left are a bargain, but not the best overall notion to have in your stock.  The life of them isn't as long as the name brand. They are o.k. to use, for occasional sewing, but for regular sewing, their life is short. 

{  Bobbins and Thread }

As mentioned, in the above video, choosing the right thread, and bobbins produces better sewing lines.

To see a more detailed description of Threads and the different types, click here

Review:  The thread on the left is a bargain thread, which usually have more fibers loose on the thread, which in turn, causes problems with your machine acting up (we'll visit more of that in Trouble Shooting - Lesson 3). 

To view more on Bobbins click here

#5 specifically confirms my opinion on plastic bobbins and metal. 

Review:  The bobbin on the left, the plastic one, is sometimes the culprit for bad sewing lines because of it's light-weight construction. Where as the metal, allows for proper distribution of weight inside the bobbin housing.

{  Cutters and Rulers }

As mentioned, in the above video, having a rotary cutter and ruler makes for a happy sewer.  I buy my rotary blades from Fabric.com because they have the best prices. 

Review:  The rotary cutter, the next best thing to slice bread, is a must sewing have!  The orange scissors, your grandma had a pair, 

shouldn't you. :)

Review:  The ruler is the next best thing, it allows for better cutting.  We'll review that more in Lesson 2.

{  Push Pins }

As mentioned, in the above video, having the right push pins helps you sew better stitches and fewer broken needles.

Review:  The Quilter Push Pins are great, but not for sewing at the machine.

Example: Notice how the ball of the larger needle pushes up the foot and makes the fabric taller, causing for crocked sewing lines. :(

Example: Notice how the smaller push pin doesn't raise the fabric and therefore allowing straight stitch lines, and fewer broken needles. :)

Well, there you have it, Lesson 1.

Lesson 2:  Sewing Straight Lines, tips for sewing buttons, and vinyl.

Lesson 3:  Troubleshooting..what's wrong with my machine?!

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See you next time for Lesson 2.  I'll be giving away this fabric.

Here's a Link to Lesson 2

        

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