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  1. The Vintage Singer Featherweight: What’s All the Hype?

    Dec 26, 2018 · The Featherweight uses the same low-shank feet and accessories as full-size Singer sewing machines. A beautiful straight stitch is one of the Featherweight’s strongest …

  2. 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.

  3. 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, […]

  4. Were you sewing in 1968??? - Threads

    Jan 14, 2009 · I must've looked like a sofa! But it was what there was in the low-cost Chubbies department! (Yikes!)My Mom and Grandma were still doing most of the sewing for me in 1968, …

  5. Identifying Vintage Sewing Machines - Threads

    Dec 5, 2012 · If you've inherited an antique sewing machine, how can you identify the model and the mystery parts left in its drawers?

  6. 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 …

  7. The Virtues of a Vintage Straight-Stitch Sewing Machine

    Sep 26, 2018 · Before there were zigzag machines, home sewing machines were solely straight-stitch. These easy-to-clean, easy-to-maintain machines did one thing and did it well—so well, …

  8. Issue#149 Vintage Presser Feet - Threads

    Apr 29, 2010 · I found this article on page 36 fascinating and prompted me to open again the box of my 1936 Featherweight machine purchased when I was a six years old. Found the feet …

  9. Felted Wool Jersey: Stylish, Versatile and Easy to Sew - Threads

    Wool is one of the most versatile fibers available to home sewers. It’s sculptable, breathes well, insulates, and drapes beautifully. Wool comes in many weaves and knits, and wool jersey is …

  10. Three Ways to Attach Boning - Threads

    Feb 20, 2012 · Use boning to give lightweight structure to garments and accessories with these easy methods.