The Complete Guide to Choosing a Serger Sewing Machine

Thinking of adding some more creativity to your sewing? If so then a serger sewing machine is exactly what you need. It will not only help you add a decorative flair to your projects, but it will also improve your overall sewing skills.

Whether you are making homemade clothes, pillow cases, drapes, curtains, napkins or what have you, a serger will give it that professional finish it deserves. Many people, including some very experienced sewers, spend a lot of time and energy creating seams using ordinary sewing machines.

I would NEVER recommend that. It is a very tiring process that takes way too much time. And in the end the seam might not even be as good as you would like it to be. Why? Because that is the job of a serger, not your ordinary sewing machine. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty details of serging, how about we start from the basics…

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Leather fashion is undoubtedly lovely, classy and timeless. The material is very durable and resistant to the common wear and tear that you will find in other types of materials. But creating leather fashion can be very difficult, especially if you are just starting to use it in your sewing projects. Complicated stitching patterns or using a wrong needle can easily ruin your cloth and render the whole material worthless when leather crafting. And that goes for both genuine and faux leather. One way of avoiding such a scenario is having the right machine. Which is why today we are going to help you choose the best sewing machine for leather.

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Choosing the best sewing machine on a budget

Not all sewing machines are created equal. Some are versatile while others are designed for one or a few tasks. Some are mechanical and others computerized. You can find a machine that fits your need from every day sewing machines, amazing quilting machines to affordable embroidery machines. There are those that are good for beginners while others are perfect for highly experienced professionals.

When it comes to price, they range from very cheap sewing machines that cost as little as $100 to high-end ones that go for as much as $5,000. That goes to show that there’s a sewing machine that suits you almost perfectly regardless of your needs and budget. Which is why today we are looking at the best sewing machines for different prices.

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Choosing A Sewing Machine For Quilting: A Beginner’s Guide

Chances are you are here because quilting is your new-found hobby. Of all the sewing projects that you can possibly work on, quilting is by far the most interesting. But how do you go about it?

We’re glad you asked. And you’ll be happy to know that we have all the info you need right here; from choosing the best sewing machine for beginners quilting to handy tips for beginner quilters. So let’s get you started, shall we?

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We all remember the joy of dressing up on Halloween– although maybe some of us had better costumes than others. If your getup made you the belle of the local trick-or-treating circuit, there’s good news: cosplay can bring that feeling back. For those not familiar with the hobby, cosplay (a delightfully intuitive contraction of costume’ and play’) is the practice of creating and wearing a costume with the goal of personifying a character from a book, comic, movie, video game or television show. Cosplay takes role-playing to a more refined level, and the costumes used are limitlessly creative and elaborate. Some of the most impressive and convincing cosplay outfits cannot be bought at a store. 

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Sewing is indeed one of the most interesting things that you can do as a hobby and at the same time as a source of income. Can you imagine designing your own clothing wear or coming up with new and original designs? That will not be a far-fetched dream, but you need to have the skills and be ready to get your hands in sewing. You need to have excellent skills, particularly when it comes to using a sewing machine. I can admit that many people are hesitant or are frightened by this machine just like me in the beginning. But do not worry, we are here to demystify this and show you how easy it is to use a sewing machine. Continue reading “How to use sewing machine” →