If you visit our Facebook page you’ll notice that we have a Sewing Tip of the Day. Fans get the chance to “like” these tips or comment on them. Sometimes the comments they make become another great sewing tip.
Here is a list of our top five tips from our Facebook fans.
Our Tip: Thread looks darker on the spool than it will on the fabric. Choose a thread a shade darker than the material you’ll be using it on.
Fan Tip 1. “I always pull a strip of the thread out and place on my fabric to check for correct color” ~ Donnette
Our Tip: Before throwing out stained or damaged clothing, stock up on notions by saving any usable zippers, buttons or trims.
Fan Tip 2. “The fabric may be useful too. Cut up to use for rags, quilts, applique, small projects, even just to test patterns.” ~ Lana
Our Tip: keep a magnet near by, if needles and pins drop on the floor, it’s a quick pick up!
Fan Tip 3. “Even better-go to the auto parts store and buy the magnetic bowl – used to hold small nuts and bolts. Use it to hold all of your pins and needles. AND the bottom is a large magnet so if anything drops you just hold the bowl above the floor and it will pick it up.” ~ Lori-Lyn
Our Tip: Keep your rotary blade and scissors sharp! Keep them for fabric only!
Fan Tip 4. “But keep the guard on that sharp blade when not in use, and avoid doing your rotary cutting in bare feet. Ask me how I learned that lesson! ~ Pat
Our Tip: Use Silamide thread for extra strength when attaching buttons.
Fan Tip 5. “I also use floss” ~ Cooki
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