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Tip: Using Plastic-Dip Around the Sewing Studio

2018-07-18
By: Tchad
On: 18/07/2018
In: General, Sewing classes (general), Tips & Tricks, Tools
Tagged: boning, plasti dip, tip, tools

One of the main uses for Plasti-Dip in the workrooms is to coat the ends of boning to avoid sharp edges if you can’t use metal end crimps for whatever reason, but it is handy to have on hand for any kind of tool handle or base that you want stabilized as well.  Read More →

Sewing Machines: 3 of 3

2011-08-21
By: Tchad
On: 21/08/2011
In: General, Machines, Sewing classes (general), Tools
Tagged: bernina, brother, elna, juki, kenmore, pfaff, review, sewing machines, singer, tools, Viking

These are the machines you want to look for as you shop for a new machine.Read More →

Precision Sewing

Buying a Sewing Machine: 1 of 3

2010-10-10
By: Tchad
On: 10/10/2010
In: General, Machines, Resources, Sewing classes (general), Tools
Tagged: considerations, machines, sewing, shopping, tools

If you are thinking about getting a new machine, here are a few starting points to think about.Read More →

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