How to use your sewing machine, overlocker or serger. Sewing techniques, sewing attachments and cleaning
Fix broken bulb sewing machine Have you ever had a light bulb explode? And when it does how do you get the bayonet section out of the machine? This happened to me and I thought, why not video it and show how I fix broken bulb sewing machine. Not all machines are the same, and this short video is based on fixing my Janome sewing machine. The usual step is to [...]
What sewing machine do I use? I am often asked what sewing machine do I use, so I thought I would my machine information with you. These are the machines I use and if you are interested in getting into clothing alterations check them out. There are three machines that I consider a must and the fourth machine, I could not do without but that is because of the type of client I have. I [...]
How to stop threads from getting tangled Check out my container on the right. I have three such containers. One for white, cream through to green. Another for grey, blue through to black and one for orange through to red. Naturally the threads are all different types, and whilst a company like Gutterman's spools allow the thread to be inserted into a section at the top of the spool, most companies do not bother. A friend of [...]
Blind hems semi industrial plus ironing tips for those who are serious about clothing alterations. Shortening trousers without an overlocker or blind hemming machine will take more time. I remember getting my first large corporate job and I had over 50 trousers and 30 skirts to shorten. That was when I said, "Time to buy a blind hemming machine." I sourced the version I have now from Brisbane (100 kilometres from where I live) and [...]
If you do not have a self threading sewing machine, one of the quickest ways to thread the sewing machine needle is to use tweezers. Many years ago I had acrylic nails and I could not thread machine needle by hand, so I started using tweezers. Now it is a habit that I am so used to that I can almost do it blind folded. This applies to all my machines. I do have [...]