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    An Easy Way to Change Serger Thread Colors on Any Serger

    March 27, 2020 - By 

    A serger, or overlocker, is an amazing machine that finishes your fabric edges and cuts off the excess fabric. It’s also a pain in the butt to thread. Here’s an easy way to change your serger thread colors by pulling the new thread through using the old thread. When I first discovered what a serger could do, it really upped my sewing skills and the quality of my work. My grandmother gave me my first serger and she’s also the one who taught me how to change the colors by tying the new thread to old thread and just pulling…

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    Sewing Up a Torn Stuffed Animal

    August 21, 2018 - By 

    This is something every parent should know how to do! When a stuffed animal gets a hole and starts becoming un-stuffed, it’s time to stitch it up. My son’s favorite Woof-Woof got a rip so we videoed his very delicate surgery. You’ll be happy to know he made a full recovery! You’ll need a needle, thread and scissors to perform this delicate surgery. This is for rips or small holes that don’t require a patch. You can use it on big holes too, but might end up with a little distortion. What stuffed animals have you rescued lately?

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    Easy Sewing Tutorial: Winding a Bobbin on a Sewing Machine

    July 29, 2018 - By 

    Last night I had to take in a top, so I filmed a quick little demo on winding a bobbin with a sewing machine. There are also written instructions as well. I’ve been sewing for so long, that when I sit down in front of my machine, I feel at home. I don’t have to think about how to wind the bobbin or thread the machine. I could do it with my eyes closed. But this is not the case for someone sitting down in front of a sewing machine for the first time! Probably much like the first time I sat…