Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Sewing Machine Needles: Understanding Sizes and Choosing the Right One

Watch your sewing speed and thread tension these needles can handle high-speed stitching but need proper fabric puncture technique to prevent needle breakage.

Apr 14 2025

Sew Leather Like a Pro: The Best Sewing Machines for Leatherwork

This guarantees clean, crisp stitching without needle breaks, perfect for handling leather s thick, stubborn texture efficiently, making it perfect for thick, stubborn texture.

Apr 14 2025

Mastering Overlocking on Your Singer Sewing Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you re a beginner venturing into serging for the first time or a seasoned sewist, read on to find out if the 14SH654 is the right overlocker for your needs.

Apr 14 2025

The Little Rebel: A Sewing Machine for Creative Beginners

QuiltMotion Quilters Creative Touch software adds the ability for precision quilting, letting you design and lay out your quilt projects on any Windows 7, 8, or 10 tablet or PC.

Apr 14 2025

Introducing Kids to Knitting: The Ultimate Guide to Child's Knitting Machines

Because knitting machines involve creating stitches using a hand crank instead of the traditional needle method, a knitting machine can also be less taxing on the hands, especially for those that experience hand or wrist pain.

Apr 14 2025

Keep Your Sewing Machine Running: Choosing the Right Replacement Motor

This sewing kit includes all the necessary tools for basic sewing - thread, needles, scissors, buttons, thimbles, measuring tape, threader, seam ripper, safety pins, and other sewing accessories - all neatly packaged and ready for.

Apr 14 2025

Sewing Machine Repair in Eugene Oregon: Find Reliable Service Near You

But, if you re not feeling too confident or online tutorials are not enough, there are repair centers you can consult and will gladly fix your machine for you.

Apr 14 2025

Mastering Your Sewing Machine: A Comprehensive Guide to Different Stitches

Decorative selections like the fern and Paris stitches add a unique touch, while filling stitches, such as the felt padded satin stitch, bring dimension.

Apr 15 2025

Sew with Confidence: The Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine 221

As far as anyone knows, her Singer 21 Featherweight could have been around since 1933 or it could have been manufactured anytime between then and 1961.

Apr 15 2025

Sashiko Embroidery Machine: A Guide to Modern Tools for Traditional Embroidery

I ll share a humorous story about my attempts to thread this specialty sewing machine below when I share my thoughts about working on the Sashiko BLQK.