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Many sewing machines have a pressure setting that can be adjusted if needed. But it is often not used by sewists because they don’t know what to do with it. This post talks about why machines have a pressure setting. But, let me say that this is not a feature you will use on a […] Read more…
I’m in an organizing mood with my new sewing space and one of the things I’m working with now are half-finished projects. I don’t have a lot, but I need to get them organized so I can make a plan for finishing them. This made me think of an easy sewing and embroidery project I […] Read more…
It’s February and if you’d like to add a little Valentine flavor to your home decor, then today’s project may be just the thing. This pillow is made completely with scraps, and is created with a little piecing, a little applique, and a little quilting. Go through your scraps and find an assortment of pink […] Read more…
The percentage of people who sew is relatively small. There are millions of people who sew but if you compare that to the population of the word, it’s a drop in the bucket. Many people, sewers and non-sewers alike, have a few misconstrued thoughts about sewing in general. This post is about three sewing myths […] Read more…
It’s a brand-new year and one of the things many people think of is evaluating, decluttering, and organizing their possessions and the spaces in which they live, work, and play. It’s perfect timing for me because, as many of you know, I have just moved to a new state, a new city, and a new […] Read more…
Happy Holidays! This is the time of year that almost everyone is thinking of gifts. Gifts for family and friends, coworkers, teachers, and children – what to buy, what to make, who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. I’ve been working on my gift list and guess what? You’re on the list! My Gift to […] Read more…
Finally! After 15 months, this week we move into our new home in the Nashville area. This means I get to set up shop in a fabulous new workspace! If you follow my blog, you know that my previous space was a converted one-car garage. CLICK HERE to see how it looked as I was […] Read more…
I sew on a BERNINA 790 PLUS machine, and it has loads of features and functions. There’s one feature that I find fascinating even though I haven’t yet explored all that it can do. The BERNINA 790 PLUS and the 880 PLUS have a directional stitching function that lets you sew in any direction, not […] Read more…
Love machine embroidery? Using your embroidery machine is a great way to make gifts. It’s useful for making last minute gifts because beautiful embroidery designs can really elevate the look of readymade items such as towels, tote bags, garments, etc. To get the most out of your holiday stitching time, CLICK HERE to download this […] Read more…
Visit the SewFeet YouTube channel and see my two latest Foot Note Videos. Foot Notes are short videos that show sewing techniques using both specialty presser feet and everyday feet. The two newest videos show techniques sewn with the gathering foot and the edgestitch foot. Timesaver Gathering Technique The gathering foot quickly and easily gathers […] Read more…