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Sew Comfortably: Adaptive Sewing Tools
Some things, like fine wine and artisanal cheeses, seem to get better with age. But not everything follows suit—as we age, some sewing tasks can become more difficult. Savvy manufacturers have designed some tools specifically to help those with ongoing needs and challenges. Seam Guide If you find stitching lines easing toward wobbly, get help […]
Tantalizing Trapunto
Trapunto [ truh–poon-toh ] is a funny sounding word that is an Italian term meaning “quilting.” It’s used to describe not just ordinary quilting, but a design that stands above the rest of the quilt surface in high relief. It can be used throughout a piece, or as a focal point like on the yoke of […]
Q&A: Needle Notes
We’ve received a lot of needle-related questions lately, so let’s get some answers. Q: My sewing machine has a needle-up/needle-down function. Why do I need that? A: The needle positioning option eliminates the need to turn the machine hand-wheel manually to get the needle where you want it to be—either above the fabric level, or […]
