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Overlocker Tips: Sewing a Knit Neckline

23rd November 2016

how to sew a knit neckline

OK, so another overlocker quickie today. If you’re not new to overlockers, then look away now, because you’ll already know this. But if you are sewing your first steps on an overlocker, after sewing side… Read The Post

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Overlocker tips: Burying thread tails

7th November 2016

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I have a few overlocker related posts in the works. Burbling away in the background. One in particular is quite exciting to the geek in me. And if you follow me on Instagram you may already… Read The Post

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Top Tip: Transfer thread from large cones to small spools

6th January 2016

Picture the scene. It was New Years Day. (Happy 2016 everyone!) A rare opportunity over the holidays to duck into Shedquarters and sneak some sewing in. All ready to rock and roll and then……aaargh! Not… Read The Post

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Hemlock Tee: How to Sew a Deconstructed Jersey Neckline Finish

24th July 2015

DECONSTRUCTED JERSEY NECKLINE FINISH

Not really a secret that I love the Hemlock Tee pattern from Grainline Studio. If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have seen a few of these pop up recently that haven’t yet been blogged…. Read The Post

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Serger Series – Part 3: Nailing Tension

29th June 2015

How to nail serger tension once and for all

Loopy stitching and puckered or curled fabric edges be gone! It’s time to nail the whole tension thing once and for all! The best way to diagnose a problem when it crops up is to… Read The Post

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Serger Series – Part 2: Threading

2nd June 2015

How to thread a serger at www.makery.co.uk

And so we come to it. If you have been “dreading the threading” I promise it really isn’t as intimidating as it seems at first glance. With the exception of the lower looper, which is… Read The Post

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Serger Series – Part 1: Anatomy

21st May 2015

A beginner serger series at www.makery.co.uk

On November 4th 2013 I got my longed for overlocker. *Confession*. Up until a few weeks back I had only ever used the 4 thread overlock that it had come factory threaded with. I had… Read The Post

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