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  SEWING MACHINE BRANDS In the lineup of top  sewing machine brands , there are tried and trusted names that have been around in sewing circles for a long time. Then there are newer, equally efficient machines made with new technology and modern materials.  Here are the best-known sewing machine brands: Baby lock Bernina Brother Elna Husqvarna Viking Jaguar A lot of people like to know where their machines are manufactured and while that does affect pricing, I would not prioritize this information when purchasing a new machine. Look at the brand's reputation and its market share as well as its quality positioning. Sometimes the same factory can manufacture a lower quality machine and a higher quality machine. Also, keep in mind that industrial machines are far more expensive than domestic machines although they have fewer features. BABY LOCK Baby Lock is a newer and less known brand of sewing machine that was created in 1968 in Japan. They actually produced the first home serger. W

 SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS Sewing tools  are a necessity for all sewers. If you want to start sewing and are on a limited budget or want to start small to see if you like it (trust me, with a little practice, you’ll love it!), then these are the basic sewing tools and equipment you will need to set up a beginners sewing kit. You can often save money by buying a kit with quite a few of these items bundled together. 1. HAND SEWING NEEDLES Needles are one of the largest categories of sewing tools, but don't worry; they are all small and inexpensive. You can often get kits with assorted-sized needles, so you have sizes for different sewing projects without having to purchase them individually. These are usually labeled universal or sharps needles, which just means all-purpose. 2. MACHINE NEEDLES If you will be machine sewing, start your sewing tools with some  Universal needles  suitable for a wide variety of woven fabrics. If you will be sewing knits, then you will need stretch need

  SQUARE IN A SQUARE QUILT BLOCKS There are a number of ways to put this block together. Some say as many as ten ways, but they are all variations on basic ways, which I will break down and explain here. SUPPLIES FABRIC  - Closely woven cotton is best. SEWING SUPPLIES  - Thread, pins, sewing machine. CUTTING TOOLS  - Scissor, quilting ruler. PRESSING TOOLS  - Iron and ironing board. STEPS TO MAKE QUILT BLOCKS   STEP 1 Cut 3 squares with the measurements for, Center block 4" (4 inches square box) First Square 4" Second Square 5" Cut them in diagonal shape STEP 2 Press or pin each of your pieces in half to have a center alignment spot. Sew them in place, using a ¼” (6mm)seam. STEP 3 Now pin the second pair of triangles to the remaining sides of the square, matching the centers again. Sew into place. Open out and press. STEP 4 Now trim and square up your block. It should be the size of your

  HOW TO MAKE DRAWSTRING BAG Learn  how to make drawstring bags  that are so easy and fast! Beginners will love these bags that can be made in any size to hold presents, books, toiletries, or anything you like. Use ribbon or cord for the ties and personalize them with embroidery or decorations. These drawstring bags will mostly take just 10 minutes! Drawstring bags are generally small bags that are adjustable at the top with two strings on either side. The strings can be pulled to close the bag. This makes the contents of the bag easy to access and easy to close up. They are popular for gifts, kids' library bags, gym bags, and even backpacks. Here I will show you one of the quickest and easiest methods how to make drawstring bags. HOW TO MAKE DRAWSTRING BAGS - SUPPLIES FABRIC CORD  - Cord or Ribbon less than ⅜ inch (1cm). Your cord doesn't need to be plain and boring. You can use a pretty ribbon or colored cord for a pop of color. PIN  - Safety pin to thread the cord through. G

BABY DRESS This is a very easy baby girl dress sewing pattern, which does not take much time or fabric to sew. You can complete it quickly to get a boutique-style baby dress! for newborn babies to 12-month-olds. Summer is around the corner and babies definitely need a lot of summer dresses. I love the sight of the little one wearing a cute little baby dress. It becomes even cuter if she wears matching accessories. So, now you can make a classic style dress with my easy baby girl dress sewing pattern even if you are a beginner! Materials Required Medium- weight cotton fabric for the dress. Sewing Notions. Fabric Marking Pen. All the fabrics used here are of 44/ 45 inches width The fabric should be pre-washed to prevent it from shrinking later after cutting and sewing. The seam allowance is 3/8-inch unless otherwise specified. Approximate Finished Measurements. Table-1. Fabric Requirements. Table-2 Measurements Table-3 In the table below, “l” stands fo

HOW TO MAKE AN APRON  Learn how to make an apron with this free apron pattern. It includes a printable pattern for the main part of the DIY apron. Add a pocket or decorate it with embroidery. This pattern comes in adult and kids sizes and are the perfect for beginner sewing projects. Tools Sewing Supplies Sewing machine, scissors, pins, iron, thread Materials Fabric Instructions Download the apron pattern and cut the main and straps. STEP 1 Hem the apron around the curved line of the edges of the armholes with a double fold hem of ¼ inch (6mm). STEP 2 Press the raw edges of the sides over by ¼ inch (6mm). Press the edges over again by ¼ inch (6mm). Stitch the side hems. STEP 3 Make a double-fold hem at the top and bottom of the apron. Press over the raw edge by ¼ inch (6mm). Press over the edge again by ¾ inch (2cm). Stitch across the hems. STEP 4 STRAPS OF APRON MEASUREMENTS ADULT STRAPS: NECK AND WAIST TIES Cut 2 side straps - 30 x 3.5 inches (76x9cm) Cut 1 ne

HEADBAND Learn how to make a headband! A fabric headband is probably one of the most useful accessories in your wardrobe. It is practical and decorative and so easy to sew. Headbands are best made of stretch fabric for maximum comfort. Use yours to keep your hair off your face while applying make-up, or wear it out on a windy day. Headbands are practical sports accessories and a great way to use up scraps of fabric with stretch. WHAT YOU NEED TO SEW A HEADBAND TOOLS & MATERIALS Knit fabric scraps, with at least 50% stretch. Stretch or ballpoint needles BASIC SEWING SUPPLIES - Scissors, ruler or measuring tape, iron and ironing board, sewing machine. BEST HEADBAND FABRIC The best fabric for your headband is a stretch fabric because it will fit on your head with some stretch and stay on your head. When you use stretch fabric, you do not have to worry about elastic.  HOW TO SEW A TWISTED HEADBAND The twisted headband is a very simple variation of the basic DIY