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Can you give me some advice for topstitching? Read Answer...
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When I am sewing several rows of decorative stitches, I program the automatic locking stitch to end each row. Sometimes this gives me too many stitches at the end and distorts my last pattern. How can I prevent this? Read Answer...
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I like to finish my hems with a double needle straight stitch, but on fabrics with any stretch, the hems "bubble" out of shape. How can I prevent this? Read Answer...
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What is lace beading? Read Answer...
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When I am piecing blocks together for quilting, which is the best way to press the seams? Read Answer...
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When working with knits and other stretch fabrics, I'm not sure what type of stitch is best for construction. I have had trouble with seams stretching out of shape and facings that do not keep their shape. Read Answer...
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When I try to sew a blind hem, I always see too much thread on the front of my garment. How can I make smaller stitches? Read Answer...
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What is the difference between topstitching and edgestitching? Read Answer...
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When I understitch my facings with a straight stitch, I often get a ridge around the inside edge that does not lay flat. Should I change the length of my stitch? Read Answer...
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When I appliqué using a satin stitch my fabric seems to stretch out of shape and won't lay flat. Read Answer...
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I'm looking for different uses for the cross-stitch pattern. Do you have any suggestions? Read Answer...
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What is entredeux? Read Answer...
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I've used a Wing Tip Needle for Heirloom Sewing. Is there anything else I could use it for? Read Answer...
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How do I do reverse bobbin work? Do I need a special bobbin case for it? Read Answer...
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Why does my machine sometimes skip stitches when I'm quilting? Read Answer...
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My thread bunches up under the fabric when I start to sew. What causes this? Read Answer...
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I like to topstitch pockets very close to the edge but it's hard to stitch straight. Is there any way to make my pockets look like ready-to-wear? Read Answer...
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When sewing Twin Needle Pintucks, they don't seem to "tunnel" down the center as much as I would like. How can I correct this? Read Answer...
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I have drawn a line on my fabric for the placement of decorative stitches. But it's hard for me to see the arrow located on the front of the Satin Stitch Foot F against my white fabric. Any suggestions? Read Answer...
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How can I overedge and gather fabric for a ruffle in one step? Read Answer...
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When working with knits and other stretch fabrics, I'm not sure what type of stitch is best for construction. I have had trouble with seams stretching out of shape and facings that do not keep their shape. Read Answer...
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How can I sew letters to a handkerchief without it puckering on my 6600P? Should I cut the string that runs under the words? I need steps to help me receive a professional result. I am sewing on cotton. Read Answer...
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On my Sew Precise machine, how do I get to any of the stitches past #19 on the dial? Read Answer...
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I have trouble with just basic topstiching knit fabric. What's the best stitch and length to prevent stretching as you go? Read Answer...
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