by Domenica Tootell | May 18, 2017
Today I’ll be showing you how to use a twin needle or double needle on your sewing machine all in a video tutorial. There’s a photo tutorial as well along with some great close up examples to help you be as successful as possible with sewing with a twin...
by Domenica Tootell | May 19, 2016
If you’re short like me chances are you are going to need to take up new pants before you can ever wear them. Booo! In this tutorial I’m going to show you an easy way to take up your pants using a straight stitch on the sewing machine. I’ve include all the steps...
by Domenica Tootell | Sep 6, 2015
Hemming pants can be one thing that we find easy to put off. You know, the brand new pair of pants that have been sitting around since last season because they’re too long and you haven’t quite gotten around to working out how to hem without completely...
by Domenica Tootell | Jun 24, 2015
Watch the video below Or see it here on YouTube When I used my automatic needle threader on my previous Singer sewing machine, I used to pull down the automatic threader and hope for the best. With my Janome sewing machine I took the time to work out how it actually...
by Domenica Tootell | May 26, 2015
A walking foot, also know as an even feed foot, is a weird crab looking sewing machine foot that comes in handy when sewing with fabrics that are prone to slipping, shifting or puckering while sewing. This would include fleece, minky, vinyl, leather, laminated...