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How to repair your sewing machine

How to repair your sewing machine

Posted on by Naomi
Sewing Machine Repair - can you do it yourself? The other day I was sewing along at a steady pace, trying to finish the raw edges of a slipcover when this machine started making funny noises. I dreaded the thought of this machine being out of commission. If I had to take it to the sewing machine repair shop it would take several weeks to fix. I...Read More
How to Alter Prom Dresses

How to Alter Prom Dresses

Posted on by Naomi
Prom dresses can cost as low as $100 to as much as $600 or more. Prom alterations can add another $100 to the cost. There are a variety of things to consider when buying a prom dress. The number of layers can greatly increase the cost to have the dress shortened. If you sew some you can alter the dress yourself with a little skill. Or you...Read More
How to Iron on Patches

How to Iron on Patches

Posted on by Naomi
Especially for kids who play hard, holes can be a frequent problem. These jeans looked new until my three year old wore them to play outside for the afternoon. Iron on patches are the easiest solution to this type of problem. So for your question, how to iron on patches…. These iron on patches can be purchased on amazon for about $7 The only tool you need...Read More
How to measure the skirt for a slipcover

How to measure the skirt for a slipcover

Posted on by Naomi
Once the main part of the slipcover for a chair or sofa is finished the skirt is the final piece. There are a few things to consider when attaching the skirt Do you want cording to separate the skirt from the rest of the chair? If everything else has cording I would recommend continuing this look. If not you can opt to attach the skirt and top...Read More