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Buying, parts & maintenance.
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Chris of Needlepointers.com wants to show you the special foot pedal that come with her Bernina sewing machine.
This Bernina foot pedal features the needle up/down positioner. By pressing the heel of the foot pedal the needle can go up or down into the fabric.
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This tutorial will demonstrate two ways to wind a bobbin on the Bernina Activa Series sewing machines.
Needlepointers.com
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DIY project for managing bobbin threads.
Schlosser Designs
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If you are having problems with your bobbin thread not catching, here are some causes & solutions.
Sewing Machine Buffs
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Quickly and easily fill bobbins without having to re-thread your machine. Uses two AA batteries.
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Watch this video to see how to clean a Brother Innovis 4000D sewing and embroidery machine.
Keep your machine in good working order by cleaning it regularly.
Learn how!
By Needlepointers.com
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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.
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Demonstrating how to use a mouse pad to prevent your sewing machine foot pedal from moving.
Needlepointers.com
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This tutorial will show how to sew a hem on knit pants using the stretch stitch and a twin needle.
Needlepointers.com Associate
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Comprehensive instructions with photos on how to use a hemming pressure foot.
Ellie & Mac
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Online instruction manuals for Singer sewing machines.
Vintage Sewing Machines
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A chart of Kenmore sewing machines by model name, model number and year produced.
Sears Archives
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Are you confused about sewing machine needle sizes. Learn here.
Clotide
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Understanding the numbers associated with sewing machine needles - American and European.
About.com Sewing
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Excellent step-by-step photography along with easy-to-understand instructions detail the various kinds of seams, how to put in a zipper or hem, and it even includes patterns for some fun projects.
by Kate Haxell
- Paperback
- Published 2010
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Know your hand-sewing needles.
Craft Stylish
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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
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To keep track of the needles that I have taken off my machine but that still have some life left in them, I use one of the old-fashioned tomato-shaped pincushions. Mark each section with the size and type of needle, using a black permanent marking pen.
Quilter's Review
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Guide for selecting an overlock machine.
New Mexico State University
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Learn which type pressure foot to use.
Clotide
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A chart of sewing machine models and type of pressure foot shank for the machine.
Clotide
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How to choose and use a rolled hemmer pressure foot.
About.com
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Learn the reason for you machine skipping stitches and how to solve the problem.
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Understanding the causes for thread breaking will help you remedy the situation. Learn more in this article.
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Guide to buying a sewing machine.
Start Sewing
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A well-made sewing machine-traditional or serger, new or old, used often or only occasionally-will sew perfectly for many years if it is given proper care. Learn more here.
New Mexico State University
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How to clean and oil a Bernina sewing machine.
Needlepointers.com
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Checklist of common sewing machine trouble and what may be causing the trouble.
New Mexico State University
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Understand thread tension.
Threads Magazine
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How to thread a sewing machine with a twin needle (double needle).
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