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Why does my sewing machine jam?
If your sewing machine keeps jamming in the middle of a project it can be frustrating. We all dread the moment when there is no sound and movement after pressing the pedal, and how your machine makes several stitches before getting tangled up during the project. The most important thing is being able to figure out the cause to fix it yourself and hopefully prevent further occurrences. Here are 5 reasons your sewing machine might be jamming.
An introduction to quilting
Quilting is the process of joining at least three layers of fabric together, either by hand sewing using a needle and thread or mechanically using a quilting machine. A series of stitches are sewn through all layers of fabric to create a three-dimensional soft surface.
A guide to cutting fabric like a boss
When learning to cut fabric or simply hone your craft there are a number of important things to consider. To help you improve your cutting skills, we’ve put together a five step guide to help you identify which areas to focus on and some well-needed tips.
Our ironing tips to improve your game
If you don’t already use an iron when sewing, you will after reading this. Pressing makes all the difference between amateur level sewing and professional-looking sewing.
The essential cutting tools for sewing
The saying “measure twice, cut once,” was undoubtedly said by the owner of good cutting tools. Fabric can be expensive and without sufficient cutting tools you could ruin it, so we think it’s time to finally upgrade those tired old tools that just aren’t cutting it anymore. Certain materials require specialised equipment. Our extensive collection of tools are enough for any job with world leading brands from Eastman to Lightning, KM and Suprena. We’ve put together our range to cut any material: leather, cloth, carpeting, PVC, foam, linoleum, rubber, cork and more.