During the May NSC LIVE, Nicki LaFoille discussed how often to change your needle and oil your machine, how to make alterations to sleeve caps and underarm areas, and what kind of embroidery projects you can do in the hoop.
NSC LIVE! May 2017
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I have a Singer sewing machine from the mid fifties and it has to be oiled before you sew, every time. No, it’s not my only machine. I also own a Brother and a Kenmore. The old Singer makes a beautiful stitch and will sew heavier fabric better than the new ones. So now you know about oiling.
I use my blunt/dull needles for Papercraft projects
Hi, great webinar. I don’t quilt but I am sure the circle foot is for free arm quilting – with feed dogs down. I have a question …
What is the best way to make pants smaller in crotch area – possible? Thank you! Elisa, Melbourne, Australia
I also use ribbon or bias binding to prevent stretch in shoulders of stretch fabric
I’m glad to be a part of this
Just want to see new ideas
What is the best embroidery machine
Thanks
Got a 1034D serger for Mother’s Day. It is my first….where should I start?
What is the best way to embroider signatures on your project. -That is copying someone’s signature and embroidering over it for a keepsake project. I don’t have an embroidery machine.
My machine is 50 years old and the bobbin is giving me trouble what kind of machine would u recommend that is under $500?
Which is best to hold an angora blanket when sewing? I have arthritic hands. Thank you
Same as Debbie re cover stitch hem on regular overlocker. I have a Babylock.
Hello
Have you ever stitched with glow-in-the-dark thread and what kind of machine settings do you use if you do?
When underlining a knit fabric, for a jacket as an example, what type of knit fabric should be used?
I’m confused. My email just arrived and it says 7:00. Am I in a different time zone or was my email late?
We go live at 7 PM central, which is in five minutes!
I see the CST now. Sorry
Hello
Looking forward to the webinar
Would like to know tips and tricks for someone new to embroidery.
Don’t have one
When making an A-line skirt which is better cutting 2,4,or 6 pieces??
Can you do a coverlock hem on a regular serger wirhout having to invest in a coverlock machine?
What kind of interfacing should one use for collars and cuffs on a shirt white fabric. A light weight woven fusible seems to cause bubbles after laundering.