Should you repair a sewing machine? Well, Almost every sewer has had moments when their beloved sewing machine needed repairs and pondered whether it was even worth repairing the machine or whether they needed to replace it. Determining the value of repairing your sewing machine is a process that requires careful thought and consideration. So … Read more
Human beings are creative beings. Among the arts, the craft of embroidery has been entrenched in human civilization worldwide for thousands of years. From the Chinese embroidery works of the 3rd century BC to the 17TH century works in the medieval Islamic world, which showed high status, embroidery is loaded with cultural and historical significance. … Read more
Canvas is one of the most versatile and popular fabrics today. Its use ranges from fashion to utility items such as tents, shoes, clothing, and a painting surface. One of the popular uses of canvas fabric is as a base fabric for embroidery. When done well, the embroidery design will look wonderful and hold fast … Read more
Computerized embroidery machines for beginners are specifically engineered to be used by individuals starting in embroidery. These machines have varying levels of user input required so that they can begin to sew and can sew exquisite, intricate designs that are beyond imagining. The art of embroidery has had a long and rich history for thousands … Read more
One of the longest-running discussions and comparisons in the sewing space has been around sewing and embroidery threads. While the distinction between these two threads may appear easy and precise at first glance, this is not true. These two threads intersect in some of their features and diverge sharply in some others. This article focuses … Read more
In recent years, sheer fabrics have become more popular in clothing and other ways. This rise has also increased sheer fabrics’ creativity and decoration methods. This shift has resulted in exquisite decoration techniques for sheer fabrics, chief among them embroidery. Thus, this article is about steps to embroider sheer fabric. While there are some core … Read more
In all textile arts, the thread is the crucial link that holds everything together, literally and figuratively. And while a basic thread will do the job, good quality, a job-specific thread can elevate your work to the next level. But can job-specific threads only be used exclusively for what they are marketed for, or does … Read more