Monday, December 7, 2020

Christmas inspiration with embroidery designs

Here comes Christmas, and what better way to enjoy it than by making your own home decors and gifts? With your own creations, not only that you are showcasing your creativity, but also adding personal touches to your home. 

As Christmas is heavy on symbolism, you have numerous choices when looking for Christmas embroidery designs that everyone will love! This is how you can apply Apex Embroidery’s designs in your seasonal celebrations.

Monday, November 30, 2020

How to keep your closet fresh & smelling good

We use wardrobes to store our clothes and the air is always trapped within. Therefore, most of the time unwanted odors may be trapped inside due to poor air circulation. It is annoying when your attires start to have an unpleasant smell as a result of it. Here are some easy tips to keep your closet smelling good at the same time maintaining your clothes fresh.

Friday, November 13, 2020

DIY Coasters

Teacups and water glasses leave ugly round stains on tables, and some are even hard to remove. It can also destroy the quality of your wooden table. Using mug rigs or coasters is the best solution to treat these stubborn stain marks. Here are some easy sew and no-sew coaster ideas made from fabric scraps.

Quilted Coaster

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Troubleshooting common sewing machine problems

Sewing machine troubleshooting

Before trying to fix any issues in your sewing machine; you should read and understand the manual. It probably has solutions to almost all the problems related to your machine. If you have misplaced the manual, indeed, you could try contacting the manufacturer to obtain a copy of it, or some are available to download on the web.

Often, very small details can cause hitches, and proper needle placement, threading, bobbin thread, and tension settings are some of the areas that need to be looked into. Once you have checked with these basic parts, then you could move forward with troubleshooting.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Smart sewing hacks

 Do you love sewing? Then you should try these ingenious sewing hacks to make your day-to-day sewing tasks much easier. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, these every little detail can help you save time and money.

Pins easy to use



Trying to pull the pins through the fabric is a common struggle in sewing. To avoid and make it easier, pin them onto a soap bar.