Dec 26, 2018 · The Featherweight uses the same low-shank feet and accessories as full-size Singer sewing machines. A beautiful straight stitch is one of the Featherweight’s strongest selling points. …

Apr 23, 2018 · The Singer Featherweight certainly has a good amount of bang for its buck. It comes with six presser feet and features a drop-in bobbin. The machine weighs nearly 15 pounds because of its …

Before you cut and apply a fusible or sew-in interfacing, you must choose the right one. Here's a list of interfacings type and thickness.

Dec 5, 2012 · If you've inherited an antique sewing machine, how can you identify the model and the mystery parts left in its drawers?

Sep 26, 2018 · Before there were zigzag machines, home sewing machines were solely straight-stitch. These easy-to-clean, easy-to-maintain machines did one thing and did it well—so well, in fact, that …

Aug 26, 2020 · My favorite models include the Singer 15-91, Singer 201, and Singer 221 (Featherweight). For the garment sewer, the straight-stitch machine provides almost everything …

Apr 7, 2015 · The Singer 626 offered a chainstitch option--perfect for basting. At Threads, we regularly receive queries from readers about how to choose a sewing machine. Aspiring seamstresses want to …

Jun 7, 2021 · You can find super-size prints in many fashion fabrics, from pure silk to fine linen sheers; even featherweight taffeta is common. Of course, you can also track down lovely prints in the home …

Threads #197, June/July 2018, features articles on creating perfect bound buttonholes, instructions on how to use ready-to-wear garments to diagnose fit issues, a review of the winning designs from the …

Marcy, who served as a Threads digital ambassador (2020–2022), is a Broadway, film, and TV veteran. Her journey to sewing stemmed from a need to escape the everyday confines and […]