Sewing Machine Essentials EBook
This Sewing Machine Essentials ebook is the culmination of everything we've taught in that class for almost two decades. Inside, you’ll find:
+ Step-by-step guides to understand your sewing machine’s anatomy
+ Clear threading instructions with diagrams so you never feel lost
+ Tension troubleshooting tips to finally demystify this essential setting
+ TRY IT prompts to build hands-on confidence as you go
+ Pro tips from years of teaching to make sewing feel approachable and joyful
This ebook is designed to teach you how to confidently set up & trouble shoot your sewing machine. It doesn’t cover sewing projects yet, that will come in future resources.
If you've taken Sewing Machine Essentials in the past and want an easy way to refresh your memory, if it helped to change your life or if you know someone who would like to start sewing, I hope you'll pick up a copy of this resource that we packed so much information into.
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Printed & Inspired : Summer Is Here!
Summer has finally arrived and warm weather sewing patterns are starting to appear from our wide format printer. Summer dresses and tunics for staying cool and patterns for upcoming virtual classes with us are proving to be popular however surprisingly pants are the clear winner recently. From flowing wide legs to structured barrel jeans everyone appears to be making pants right now.
We love discovering new indie pattern designers along with you through our A0 PDF Printing Services. Below are a few of the A0 PDF patterns we printed since the beginning of May, maybe they’ll inspire your next make too!
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Madswick - Delft Dress
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True Bias - Lander shorts
- Tauko - Panel Trousers
- Merchant & Mills Tee Shirt
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BF Patterns - Sabrina Skirt
- Allie Olson - Ponderosa Pants
- Just Patterns - Kiara Knit Dress
- Sew Liberated - Studio Tunic
- Merchant & Mills Sanda Jacket
- Helen's Closet - Falconer Pants
- Love Notions - Opus Vest
- Thread Theory - Jutland Pants
All of these patterns came through our A0 PDF pattern printing service - a wonderful way to explore new designers and level up your handmade wardrobe. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s simple to upload your files and we’ll print, fold, and ship them right to you or choose local pick up at our Parkdale Pick up Point or here in Sprucedale.
Printed & Inspired : Me Made May
Happy Me Made May! It's that time of the year when the sewing community wears and shares our handmade wardrobe online and in person. This month is a great opportunity to get inspired and to discover new makers and patterns you'd like to try.
Printed & Inspired : Spring Dresses & Cozy Jackets
There’s something empowering about sewing from a PDF pattern. Instant access. No waiting. A whole new world of independent designers at your fingertips. We love discovering new indie pattern designers along with you through our A0 PDF Printing Services.
