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Overlocking problem – wavy underside thread

September 18, 2015

Good Afternoon All, I'm new here and have an Overlocking question. I have a Yamato Industrial 5 thread overlocker. In the picture, it shows the dark red thread having differing…
Will basic singer sew this?

September 13, 2015

I need to make covers for my outdoor chairs. My husband bought some tarp.Can I sew with this on a basic singer.. "Inspiration 4220"? Any help would be appreciated. Thank…
Brother Industrial Sewing Machine not picking up bobbin thread

July 2, 2015

I was in the middle of sewing through some webbing to repair a strap on a bag when we had a power cut. When the power came back on and…
Seam and Hem

December 6, 2014

Hi!!! I am new to sewing and I bought a pattern from Burda. I am not an english native person, so I don't really know all the terms I found…
Covered Buttons

September 18, 2014

I am searching for a company or individual that makes covered buttons. I used Pat Mahoney's service before she closed her business recently. I sew all my clothes and often…
Sewing basics: Sewing side seams that don’t “pull” up at the hem.

April 16, 2014

I've been sewing all my life, but I still have one little problem and I can't seem to find any information on it. Whenever I sew a dress or skirt,…
PFAFF model number and manual

March 30, 2014

I am trying to find the model number of the Pfaff machine I got my wife. the back plate reads PFAFF S01-1918-056/002 494815 918-716/06-6/01-BS X 10,0 N2,5 any…
sewing term

February 2, 2014

Hello all, Does anyone know the correct term for the technique where, for example, a double thickness yoke is joined to the body of a garment by inserting the single…
Need advice for helping the bride set up a sewing room

January 17, 2014

Hello to all, I'm writing to ask for advice on what to get my wife for a sewing room. What type of accesories would you recomend? Here is some of…
Overlock stitch on a regular sewing machine

January 17, 2014

Hey everybody! I recently made my preschooler some flannel pjs; I used the overlock stitch on my sewing machine (I have a Brother XR-9000) and I did not adjust the…

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General Sewing Info Archives - Page 2 of 120

Overlocking problem – wavy underside thread

Will basic singer sew this?

Brother Industrial Sewing Machine not picking up bobbin thread

Seam and Hem

Covered Buttons

Sewing basics: Sewing side seams that don’t “pull” up at the hem.

PFAFF model number and manual

sewing term

Need advice for helping the bride set up a sewing room

Overlock stitch on a regular sewing machine

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General Sewing Info Archives - Page 2 of 120

Overlocking problem – wavy underside thread

Will basic singer sew this?

Brother Industrial Sewing Machine not picking up bobbin thread

Seam and Hem

Covered Buttons

Sewing basics: Sewing side seams that don’t “pull” up at the hem.

PFAFF model number and manual

sewing term

Need advice for helping the bride set up a sewing room

Overlock stitch on a regular sewing machine

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