The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to produce a good quality stitch, they can literally make or break your stitching.

Learn to recognize the many types of standard, decorative, and special-purpose machine needles. Discover here what each is best used for.

When I first started sewing I had one pair of scissors that I used for…

It's easy to not pay much attention to your sewing machine needles, other than making sure they're the right way around. But they actually have a few clever design features to make sure your sewing machine runs smoothly. Let's look at the parts of a sewing machine needle and their purpose: Point/tip: The

Are you looking at buying a sewing machine...but you're not sure where to start? If you answered yes to this question then you are in the right place!Because, lets face it:Buying a sewing machine can be overwhelming. With so many brands on the market today, finding the right sewing machine can be difficult. Thats why

If you work on a variety of sewing projects, most likely you are stitching with different types of needles. Did you know that five SCHMETZ needle types are color coded for easier identification? I know I can hear you now... you can't read the needle size on the shank. Sorry to say, you are not alone. Yes, dig out that magnifying glass. Sew SCHMETZ! Rhonda www.SCHMETZneedles.com

20 Ways to Improve Your Sewing - Threads

A drool-worthy way to make threading a needle easier.

Knit fabric can be intimidating to sew with, especially if you're used to sewing with woven fabrics. Personally, it took me a little while to get the hang of sewing with stretch knits, but with