Tips & Tricks
Needle knowledge every stitcher needs
The right sewing machine needle can elevate your project from good to great! Find out more about choosing and changing your needle in this week's blog post.
Gutermann Maraflex – a game changer for stretch sewing
Gutermann Maraflex is an elastic thread with high stretch gives fantastic results. So what’s special about Maraflex and why should you use it?
Do you cut or trace your patterns?
Do you cut your pattern pieces straight out? This week's blog post explains why tracing them off could be better
You’ve bought a new machine, what now?
A new embroidery or sewing machine can be quite an investment so it’s important to take good care of it, so take a look at our 10 steps for looking after your new machine.
Keeping your machine in tip top condition
Your machine can give you many happy years of stitching if you give it a little TLC, so this week Neil explains how to keep your machine in tip top condition.
Overlockers – a dark art or a most useful addition to a stitcher’s equipment?
Ever wondered exactly how an overlocker works? Neil tells us all about overlockers and how to get the best out of this indispensable piece of sewing room equipment.
Choosing embroidery stabilisers
This week Rose will explain embroidery stabilisers, so if you’ve ever found yourself looking at all the options available but not sure which is the right one for your project then Rose is here to help!
Tension caused by tension!
Tension issues when you are sewing can be a real headache, but they are easily solved if you know what you are doing.