The Amazon product links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on these links and purchase something, I will earn a small commission. My husband has been asking me to make him a white shirt. This fall decided…
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Converting a Singer 66 Back Clamp to Side Clamp
For the first few years that Singer produced the model 66 sewing machine, the machines had back clamping presser feet instead of the low shank side clamping feet used on their other machines. The back clamp feet are expensive and…
Posted in Vintage Sewing Machines
Antique Iron Pattern Weights
I sew with treadle sewing machines, so if the power goes out, I can just keep on sewing. However, most of the time when I’m sewing I also need to iron, so I thought it would be nice to have…
Posted in Sewing
Review: Janome 712T Treadle Sewing Machine
The Amazon product links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on these links and purchase something, I will earn a small commission. I’ve been sewing on treadle sewing machines most of my life, and I really don’t…
Coverstitch Alternatives
I tried really hard to convince myself I didn’t need a coverstitch machine. I tried every method I could find to hem, topstitch, bind, and apply elastic to knit fabrics with a regular sewing machine. I wrote lists of pros…
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Avoiding Skipped Stitches on Knits
I’ve been having problems with skipped stitches when sewing on all types of knit fabrics. I looked up tips for avoiding skipped stitches, and I thought I was doing everything right, but nothing I tried helped. I was starting to…
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Another Way to Re-Tip Underwires
The Amazon product links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on these links and purchase something, I will earn a small commission. When I first started trying to make underwire bras way back sometime early this century,…
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Adventures in Bra-making Part 2: Epic Underwire
I finally did it! I made myself some bras! For the first time in my life, I have bras that ACTUALLY FIT! They provide good support and they are pretty comfortable. Ready-to-wear underwire bras are not an option for me…
Adventures in Bra-making Part 1: Lounge Bra
My mother sent me her favorite bra that she wanted me to try to clone. She completely wore it out, and of course these bras aren’t made any more. I guess you’d call this a lounge bra – I don’t…
Nothing says “I love you” like a vintage sewing machine (or three)
My husband surprised me with three vintage sewing machines and two treadle stands for Valentine’s Day. These will last so much longer than flowers or chocolates! They definitely made me happier, too. I’m still smiling. Last week I mentioned to…
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