How to thread an older sewing machine

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How to thread Singer Merritt 4016

Are you a beginner at sewing who is trying to learn about their sewing maching? With this article we will go over all of the basics you need to know about your sewing machine to get started. #sewing #sewingmachine #sewingtips

. Sometimes all it takes is a visual picture to understand what some of these sewing terms and words are. Basting, stitch length, zig-zag, double needle…….do those words sound like crazy talk? Yes? Well, let me explain. And then you won’t get nervous when seeing those words in the future. Save . First of …

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Learn how to thread a Singer Tradition 2277 sewing machine with this in-depth photo and video tutorial. Once you learn these steps, threading your machine will be super easy and become second nature!

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Did you know that all Gutterman spools have a hidden compartment! It can be used not only to fix the thread tail, but also as a needle keeper! I tried to insert the rubber end from the regular pencil and it fits perfectly! You can also make a small travel type spool with several thread colors on it using your bobbin winder on sewing machine as I described in my recent blog post . Happy sewing! Natalie Quiltessa

Threading your sewing machine is a quick and easy process once you know how. Yes, it can seem long and complicated the first few times you...

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I thought that title would get you. This is what my extension table looks like. Sticky tape in different places. I use it to guide me when I 'm doing half square triangles and when I'm chain piecing a pile of fabric. To be honest with you, it's starting to look like crap! The tape is dirty and peeling and I thought the yellow tape was painter's tape, but it's not and it's a mess as you will see in a minute. space Even though I have a 1/4" presser foot, I still like a guide further down on…

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Blind hems look very professional and are used in drapery, pants, and anywhere you don't want to see stitching on the right side of the fabric. Instead of a line of straight stitching, you will see a single tack every inch or so. It helps to have perfectly matching thread to not notice the tacking at all. By folding the fabric a certain way, the machine straight stitches along the hem edge and then isolated zigzags catch the rest of the fabric. Don't worry, it makes sense once you get…