During the December NSC LIVE, Nick LaFoille demonstrated how to thread and use a double needle, how to miter a corner, and how to use a buttonhole foot. She also discussed thread storage, embroidering on fleece, and several different pattern alterations.
Discussion
33 Responses to “NSC LIVE! December 2016”
Want to learn how to create more professional looking pieces.
Love sewing embroidery and quilting
Can’t wait
Can’t wait to learn more sewing tricks
Want to learn more about sewing
How much extra would you charge for free motion quilting on a home sewing machine for the different sizes of Quilt’s.
How old is too old thread?
Thanks!
Just getting back into sewing
Always can learn
What type of glue were you just referring too?
I want to embroider names on my quilts.
Interested😊
How do put a zipper in a liner of a tote. Mine is always upside down. Do I turn the liner inside out and then put it in.
I have heard many times that you shouldn’t sew over pins, if you hit one it will throw off the timing of your machine. How do you know if your timing is off?
Thank you!! That does help.
I would like to know how to determine how to cut a half circle or full circle skirt without having to hang the skirt to get the hem correct!
How to embroider with metallic thread
Should I replace my old Bernina for a modern one. Are new machines better than circa 1970 machines.
Hi I whant to sewing machine, old simanco (singer machine)💐🎂
Sorry. you misunderstood the question!!
I know how to make a 1/2 circle skirt and a full circle skirt. What I want to know is if there any way to cut such a skirt by taking in the stretch of the bias so I don’t have to hang the skirt to finish the hem…
Also with a knit, it’s very important to make sure you follow the line of the knit. If you cut across the “knit line” the t-shirt will “warp” when it is washed!!
How do you keep the cut area within the button area from fraying?
Learning how to sew
I am looking for inspiration in sewing 50s style, but were are all the big tall women back then.
Would like some tips om sewing
I haven’t been to sew in awhile due to illness. I’m currently trying to get started again. That is why I’m interested in the National Sewing Circle
Love your website
When I shortened a dress the tissue always tend to twist if it is a light weight tissue how can I change that
what is the best way to turn the corner with the serger
How to sew facing around the neck line of the jersey with out stretching the neckline.
I love sewing and l love it with all my heart.