Do-It-Yourself
Machine Maintenance
By Julie Fugate and Brad Smith
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Keep your machine running smoothly with these simple techniques.
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Embroidery
Dos & Don'ts
By Deborah Jones
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Avoid common machine embroidery pitfalls with these helpful tips.
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Embroidery
Foam
By Pauline Richards
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Transform ordinary motifs into puffy three-dimensional showstoppers with
embroidery/craft foam. |
Embroidery
Machine Update
By Vicki Anderson
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Choosing the best embroidery machine for you? Help is here! |
High-Tech: Embroidery
Terminology
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Come to terms with cutting-edge embroidery
technology. |
High-Tech: Embroidery
Copyright
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What you don't know about machine embroidery
copyright laws can hurt you. Get the facts. |
In The Round
By Barbara Weiland
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Stitch perfect circles with ease! Specially
designed machine attachments "round out" your creativity. |
| Machine Embroidery Glossary |
Confused by all the new jargon associated with
machine embroidery? This glossary will help you "come to terms!"
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Needle Know-How
By Laurie Baker
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Sewing machine needle options abound. Do you
know which is best for your next project? Find out here.
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Neat Endings
By Sallie J.
Russell
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Neaten your projects: Five fast ways to lock and
hide serger chain ends. |
On The Move
By Darlene
Geisendorff Guillory
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Repositional appliqués allow you to expand your
wardrobe simply by adding or changing designs to fit the occasion or season. |
Raising The
Standard
By Sue Danielson
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Machine trapunto adds an elegant, dimensional
flair to a basic jacket. |
Serger
Smarts: Chainstitched Embellishment
By Naomi Baker
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Accent a snuggly fleece jacket using your
serger's chainstitch and decorative thread. |
Serger Smarts: Coverstitch Embellishment
By Naomi Baker |
Serge a little girl's knit outfit in just a few hours using coverstitch embellishing and hemming. Decoratively finish the shirt with lettuced edges.
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Serger Smarts: Have
A Heart T-Shirt
By Naomi Baker
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Serger-lettuced edges add a sweet touch to this
honey of a top--perfect for Valentine's Day! |
Serger Smarts: Quick Tips for Successful Serging
By Naomi Baker
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These tips make serging faster, less frustrating and fun!
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Serger Smarts:
Sealed To Perfection
By Naomi Baker
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Learn how to use the latest seam sealants to
prevent raveling and quickly secure serged seams. |
Serger Smarts:
Troubleshooting
By Naomi Baker
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Our expert troubleshoots serger knife problems,
flatlocking with heavy thread and jeans hemming. |
Serger
Smarts: Working With Sweater Knits
By Naomi Baker
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Sweater knits are one of the easiest fabrics to sew, even for a beginner. The knit's stretch and texture eliminate exact garment fitting and stitching techniques. |
Serging Stretchy
Fabrics
By Naomi Baker
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Love stretch fabrics? Our expert's tips will help your serge them like a
pro. |
Serging Stretchy
Fabrics II
By Naomi Baker
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The sequel! These finishing techniques will round out your knowledge for
serging stretchy fabrics. |
Sewing Machine
Check-Up
By Susan
Voigt-Reising
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Keep your beloved sewing machine in good health with these no-nonsense
tips and checklists. |
Thread Lubricant:
Boon or Bane?
By Peggy Bendel
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Is thread lubricant a magic elixir or a poison potion for your sewing
machine? |
Thread Q&A
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Have thread problems? We have answers! |
