If you’re a hobby or professional sewer, then you’ve likely seen the letters “e6” printed on the face of your Brother sewing machine. You might be wondering what it is and why they’re so important. E6 is actually a code…
When sewing machines first came out, they were very expensive and only used by professionals. Nowadays, most sewing machines are affordable and easy to operate. However, threading a new needle every time you sew can get old pretty fast. With…
Sewing machines are expensive investments. They’re also heavy and bulky. How do you store your sewing machine? Do you even bother? Storing your sewing machine properly will save you space, prevent damage, and make it easy to access whenever needed.…
When you buy a new dress, you usually get a size chart that tells you exactly where to cut the fabric. Unfortunately, most women don’t have access to a sewing machine, so they end up cutting the fabric themselves. This…
Knitting sweaters is a relaxing hobby, but sometimes you just don’t have the time to knit a whole sweater. Maybe you only have time to make a few inches of progress before you get distracted. Or maybe you just want…
When was the last time you took care of your sewing machine? Do you even remember how to do it? It doesn’t matter whether you sew clothing, quilt, make bags, or anything else with a sewing machine. If you’ve got…
Sewing machines are awesome. They make clothes, quilts, blankets, pillows, curtains, and even furniture. But they also require needles. Needles get lost, break, or just wear out over time. When you lose a needle, you have two choices: buy another…
When was the last time you bought a new sewing machine? Do you even remember where you put it? If you’re tired of lugging around heavy boxes full of old sewing machines, then you should consider putting a new sewing…
Vintage sewing machines are beautiful pieces of history. They were used to create clothing, quilts, and home décor items during the early 1900s. However, over time these old machines will develop rust stains. This makes them less attractive and valuable.…
Smocking is a traditional craft that involves sewing together fabric pieces to create decorative designs. This technique has been around since the 1800s and was used primarily as a finishing touch on clothing. Nowadays smocking is often done digitally, but…
