If you’ve ever wondered how ready-to-wear clothing gets those smooth, stretchy, perfectly sealed seams, the answer is simple: a serger sewing machine. Sometimes called an overlock machine, a serger is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that garment factories and professional sewists rely on for speed, durability, and flawless finishes. Whether you’re brand-new … Read more
Fitting a modern new sewing machine into an old table is one of the best ways to create a sturdy, ergonomic, and space-saving sewing station. It combines the charm of vintage furniture with the efficiency of today’s machines. Below, you’ll find a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough to help you do it … Read more
The sewing machine pedal, often referred to as the foot pedal or foot controller, is one of those components that we often take for granted. It sits quietly on the floor, responding to the gentle (or not-so-gentle) pressure of your foot, and yet it plays a pivotal role in the … Read more
A Complete, Expert-Level Tutorial for Beginners and Home Sewists A sewing machine foot pedal may look simple, but it’s one of the most important parts of your machine. It controls how fast you stitch, how smoothly the needle moves, and whether your sewing feels effortless or stressful. When the pedal … Read more
A sewing machine foot pedal may look small and simple, but it plays one of the biggest roles in how your sewing machine performs. From slow, delicate stitches to quick straight seams, the pedal is responsible for controlling your machine’s speed, responding to your foot pressure, and delivering power smoothly. … Read more
Threading a serger — especially the Brother 1034D — can feel intimidating the first time. With four threads, multiple tension dials, and color-coded paths, it’s easy to worry you’re doing something wrong. But once you understand the correct order and how each looper and needle works, the whole process becomes … Read more