Great Sewing Machine Reviews

By Steve Jonestein

Stitching isn't just a functional and much-needed skill in our society, but for many it's also an intensely pleasurable pastime. Whether you sew regularly or you are an occasional or newb, selecting a sewing machine is kind of the investment.

Have no idea what brand to choose? Not sure of which model will suit your wishes best? It is time to check out some reviews.

Thanks to the Net, you can find stitching machine reviews quickly and can start in on your sewing machine search straight away. Reviews are typically not written by the maker, but by users just like you-so you can be certain that you are getting honest opinions and reviews. These reviews are hype-free and get straight to the point. More often than not, the users of these machines have been using these machines for an extended period of time, and not for just a mere hour.

If you have latterly essentially purchased a machine, ever considered writing up a review yourself? Think of how beneficial these reviews are online ; you appreciated help from other users. You should try to get the word out there on a machine that you dislike or enjoy, too. Some considerations including in your review are :

- How simple is this machine to use?
- Is this machine tricky to maintain and care for?
- How simply is this machine threaded? Does it take seconds or hours?
- Are you OK with the performance of the machine? What can be improved upon?
- Why did you purchase the machine and is the machine functional with that purpose in mind?
- What features are included and do you like them? If not, why not?

Another common feature to any kind of review is a'feedback' or'star' system. Check the reviews : do they receive one star ( meaning it's a bad review ) or 5 stars? See how many people voted on the general'star' feedback rating, too ; the more folks who have rated it, the more trustworthy the feedback rating.

Before you blow off this article and are about to impulsively buy a stitching machine, stop and consider the investment that you are making. Sewing machines are, by no means,'cheap' and cheap. Many of them cost well over $500, depending on the different features and quality of machine that you purchase. You might imagine that purchasing the most expensive machine means that you're getting the best of the finest, but this often is not the case. This is the reason why reading the review is imperative before you lay down the money on a new machine. It's also to see if the features the machine offers are productive or if they even work correctly.

Though sieving thru online reviews can be a bit boring and time consuming, think about the time that you can be saving yourself overall by buying what you know is a quality machine. Consider the money you will save and the headaches you will also save yourself from. Before laying down the money, be certain to get the lowdown on the best-and worst-sewing machines that are on the market. - 30408

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The Wonderful World of Sewing Machine Feet

By Kristina Brown

Knowing what sewing machine feet to use can be confusing. Knowing what needle goes with what fabric, or specific thread to use can be daunting.

Make sure when choosing a sewing foot that you know the correct make and model of your sewing machine. Ninety percent of the sewing foot market will be the low shank snap- on, these feet generally cost less. Many major companies such as Brother, Janome, Babylock, Simplicity, White and some newer Singers employ the low shank snap on foot. Some other sewing companies make feet that only fit their machines, charging you, the customer, excessive amounts of money! Beware!

The zag zag foot is your best friend! This is the one foot that usually always comes with the sewing machine and is the one foot you use most of the time.

The invisible zipper foot (concealed zipper foot) is channeled out to install the concealed zipper.

Regular zippers can be attached either by using the adjustable zipper foot or snap on zipper foot. The adjustable zipper foot can also be used to install piping.

The straight stitch foot is used with a straight stitch to create a more crisp stitch. The staight stitch foot can also be used with a straight stitch plate when available.

The walking foot, also known as the even foot is used for quilting and hard to handle fabrics such as velvets. This foot walks along the top of the fabric at the same rate as the feed dogs travel to create an even feed on layers.

Making a small rolled hem, as on a sheer scarve can be accomplished by using the narrow(rolled ) hem sewing foot.

The gathering foot or shirring foot gives gentile gathered folds instead of the pleated look of the ruffler.

Pintucks are evenly spaced, small horizontal or vertical tuck, about 1/8 to inch wide. Using a twin needle and the pintuck foot heirloom projects come to life.

Making a blindhem is always very poplar as so many people have dress pants to take up. Without having the proper foot its impossible to guide the fabric to hit the points of the blindhem stitch. The adjustable blindhem foot has as adjustable guide to help get a precise result.

Sometimes sewing on vinyl's,crushable velvets, leather and pile fabrics can either leave marks or bunch material. Use a roller foot to minimize fricition and minimize marks.

The ruffler is an attachment that sews various types of pleats, the depth of the pleat can be adjusted to obtain the desired result.

These are only a few of the sewing presser feet explained! There are many to help you along your way. We have picked these because they are the most common, sew have fun! - 30408

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How To Make A Tutu Guide

By Analyn Omandam Encabo

This article was written as an introduction to get you started on your way to making some really nice boutique tutus for yourself, your children or for profit. If you want to learn how to make a tutu then you are in the right place and will enjoy this article.

To start with you will need to source your material. Tulle is the most common material used and can be found in most material or craft stores in your local area. If you are unable to find material where you live you can of course do a search on the internet and have the material delivered to you. Tulle comes in a variety of colours and styles which will allow you to make tutus of all shapes sizes and descriptions.

Your measurements are important and if you can get your hands on a basic pattern I would certainly consider using one. If you don't have a pattern you will need to measure around the widest part of the waist of the person you are making the tutu for as well as from the waist to the knee when your subject is at full stride. Whilst you don't have to make your tutu that long it will give you an indication of where the material will finish when the subject is walking. Of course if your tutu is just an addition to a current outfit the last measure is not that important.

Adding body to your tutu is a pretty easy thing to do. Just use three times the waist measurement in material and tie the material to the waist band in as many layers as you like. This will add as much size as you want. You can use layers as well to give your tutu some length as well as body.

Making your waist band should be just as much fun as it is to make a tutu itself. You can add all sorts of things to the waistband itself like ribbons and bows. Use a bow to cover the join or leave enough material so that you can use the actual waist band itself to make a nice bow at the read. Of course this may prove a little difficult to put on yourself.

Now that you have a few short tips on how to make a tutu why not start making them today. Simply get hold of some material, a pattern or a good guide and you can literally be making beautiful tutus in a matter of minutes. - 30408

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