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SEWING TIPS AND HACKS

Sewing can be made easier for both beginners and pros by following some useful tips and hacks.  

Our sewing videos tutorials offers a range of tricks that cover everything from organization your workspace to fabric and bobbin tips and much more.  By implementing these techniques, tips and tricks, you can enhance your sewing skills and create beautiful project.

So, check out our video tutorials today and make your sewing experience more enjoyable and stress-free.


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BATIK FABRIC

BATIK FABRIC

Learn about batik fabric. What is the right and wrong side of batik fabric? Needlepointers.com

BOBBIN STORAGE BOX

BOBBIN STORAGE BOX

How to keep your bobbin storage box from opening accidentally. Needlepointers.com

BOBBIN STORAGE IDEA

BOBBIN STORAGE IDEA

A quick tip bobbin storage idea when traveling to a retreat, workshop or class. No need to take your entire bobbin box, learn what to do. By Needlepointers.com

Bobbin Thread Holder

Bobbin Thread Holder

Storing bobbins can be a bit of a problem with the threads going all over the place. This quick sewing tip shows how to use inexpensive, clear plastic tubing as a bobbin thread holder and stop thread from unraveling. Needlepointers.com Associate

Cone Thread Holder

Cone Thread Holder

How to make a cone thread holder and thread guide for your sewing machine.

FABRIC MARKER

FABRIC MARKER

Keep soap slivers for the best, washable way to mark fabric. Needlepointers.com

FABRIC STORAGE IDEA

FABRIC STORAGE IDEA

A quick tip and idea on how to store fabric by repurposing an old DVD video cabinet. Needlepointers.com Associates

FABRIC STORAGE TIP

FABRIC STORAGE TIP

How to use an old dresser to store fabric. Repurpose an old dresser into a great storage cabinet in your sewing room. Needlepointers.com

FOOT PEDAL

FOOT PEDAL

This quick tip will show you how to stop a sewing machine foot pedal from sliding around on tile or wood floors by using a mouse pad. Needlepointers.com

Foot Pedel Demonstration

Foot Pedel Demonstration

Demonstrating how to use a mouse pad to prevent your sewing machine foot pedal from moving. Needlepointers.com

HAND SEWING AND HAND QUILTING

HAND SEWING AND HAND QUILTING

Do you ever have trouble pulling the needle through the fabric? This tips explains how to use a small piece of jar opener rubber to help pull needle through material. Needlepointers.com

Iron Tip - Adding Water

Iron Tip - Adding Water

Here is a way to keep a supply of water readily accessible near the iron area to refill the steam iron water tank. Needlepointers.com Associates

Leaders and Enders in Quilting & Sewing

Leaders and Enders in Quilting & Sewing

Leaders and Enders, also referred to as thread savers, are just little pieces of scrap fabric that you feed under the presser foot before and after sewing. Learn how to use them and their advantages. Needlepointers.com Associate

NEEDLE SIZE AND TYPE

NEEDLE SIZE AND TYPE

Did you forget the size and type of needle in your sewing machine? There is a tip on how to always know the size and type. Needlepointers.com

NEEDLES - NEEDLE DISPOSAL

NEEDLES - NEEDLE DISPOSAL

Don't throw sewing machine needles and pins into the trash. Learn how to dispose of broken and bent needles and pins safely. Watch Video. Needlepointers.com

ORGANIZING SEWING & QUILTING TOOL

ORGANIZING SEWING & QUILTING TOOL

Watch video to see how pegboard is an inexpensive way to make much needed storage space for sewing and quilting tools in your sewing room. Just build a wooden frame on the wall and attach pegboard.

Quilt Ruler

Quilt Ruler

How many of you have experienced the quilt ruler slip and slide while you’re running the rotary cutter along the ruler’s edge? Here is a tip! Needlepointers.com Associate

ROUNDING CORNERS

ROUNDING CORNERS

Keep an old CD or DVD disk handy with your sewing tools. Because you can use it to create perfectly rounded corners on any projects - such as quilts, pillows, placemats, blankets and more. Needlepointers.com

SEAM ALLOWANCE

SEAM ALLOWANCE

Learn how to mark a specific seam allowance on your sewing machine by using masking tape or a post-it note. Needlepointers.com

SEWING - Leaving Opening For Turning Tip

SEWING - Leaving Opening For Turning Tip

Many sewing and quilting projects require you to leave an opening for turning the project right side out. Usually the pattern or tutorial will tell you where to leave the opening.

Here is a quick tip idea on how to remember to leave the opening.
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STORAGE IDEA FOR SEWING AND QUILTING TOOLS

STORAGE IDEA FOR SEWING AND QUILTING TOOLS

Where did I put that sewing tool? Where is my seam ripper? This video will show you a handy storage idea for sewing and quilting tools. Needlepointers.com

THREAD CATCHER & SCRAP CATCHER

THREAD CATCHER & SCRAP CATCHER

Keep your sewing area clean by using a boutique tissue box to dispose of those threads and scraps while sewing and quilting. This can also be used to toss scrapbooking scraps. Needlepointers.com





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