
The Vintage Singer Featherweight: What’s All the Hype?
Dec 26, 2018 · Ideally, any sewing machine should also be double-boxed. No matter where you purchase your Featherweight, be sure the bobbin case is included because reproduction …
Identifying Vintage Sewing Machines - Threads
Dec 5, 2012 · The society archives sewing machine manuals, advertisements, and other information and offers many downloadable materials on its website. It also publishes research …
Singer Featherweight C240 offers Both Style and Substance
Apr 23, 2018 · The Singer Featherweight certainly has a good amount of bang for its buck. It comes with six presser feet and features a drop-in bobbin. The machine weighs nearly 15 …
What sewing machine do you use? - Threads
Aug 14, 2007 · What kind of sewing machine do you use? Do you like it? Do you prefer manual or electronic? What machine would you get if money was no object? Deana Tierney, […]
A Handy Chart of Fusible and Sew-in Interfacing - Threads
Before you cut and apply a fusible or sew-in interfacing, you must choose the right one. Here's a list of interfacings type and thickness.
The Virtues of a Vintage Straight-Stitch Sewing Machine
Sep 26, 2018 · By the mid-1960s, they were gone for all but industrial use. Sewing is fun to write and read about but it’s best experienced first-hand. If you own a straight-stitch sewing machine …
Featherweight 221 Quilting - Threads
Mar 7, 2006 · Hello to all who love sewing and quilting. I inherited a Featherweight 221 (in near mint condition) and I would like to hear from others who are still piecing and quilting using …
Singer turns 160 years old - Threads
Aug 25, 2011 · Now you can explore your machine’s past. Enter the serial number and receive information about where and when it was manufactured–as far back as 160 years! It’s like the …
Top Sewing Machine Features to Look For - Threads
Apr 7, 2015 · The Singer 626 offered a chainstitch option--perfect for basting. At Threads, we regularly receive queries from readers about how to choose a sewing machine. Aspiring …
Understanding Thread Tension on Your Sewing Machine
Nov 2, 2008 · Don't stress over finding the correct thread tension on your sewing machine. Here's everything you need to know about setting and adjusting thread tension dials.