The back stitch adds more strength to the stitch than a basic running stitch. Learn to hand sew back stitches from a fashion designer in this free sewing video. Expert: Lauren Bradley Bio: Lauren Bradley is a professional fashion designer with many years of experience in various parts of the fashion industry. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

Use a running stitch to make a simple hem or join two pieces of cloth. Learn to hand sew running stitches from a fashion designer in this free sewing video. Expert: Lauren Bradley Bio: Lauren Bradley is a professional fashion designer with many years of experience in various parts of the fashion industry. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Learn how to sew felt Christmas frames with expert craft tips in this free video clip on fabric Christmas decorations. Expert: Karina Fraley Contact: www.mommywood.com Bio: Karina Fraley is the official mom for leading parenting site, mommywood.com. She is working on a crafting book for kids and a documentary of food allergies. Filmmaker: Karina Fraley
Video Rating: 5 / 5

• Accessory Storage: Built-in
• In the box: Power cord, foot control, sewing notions, operational manual
• Warranty: 25 year limited warranty
• Buttonholes:1-step auto-size buttonholer

The Lightweight Free Arm Sewing Machine from Brother is lightweight and portable, take your machine on the go. It has a built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, and built-in threading system makes threading easy. Comes with quick-change presser feet and full assortment of accessories. Includes brightly lit work area, 25 built-in stitches and 59 stitch functions. Also has one-step auto-size buttonhole, easy stitch selector dial, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin, and built-in storage compartment. The LS-590 Model has a 25 year limited parts warranty.

Our Brother LS590 is BRAND NEW Factory Sealed, not a Factory Serviced Refurbished Used machine, which does not have the Original 25 year warranty on mechanical parts & 2 year warranty on electrical parts.

This versatile sewing machine is perfect for garment construction, craft projects and basic mending. Loaded with features, the Brother LS590 sewing machine offers 59 stitch functions, 26 built-in stitches, an automatic buttonholer and free-arm sewing for shirt sleeves and pant legs. This unit also features an automatic needle threader, built-in thread cutter, drop in bobbin and an automatic bobbin winding system.

This Lightweight Free Arm Sewing Machine from Brother is lightweight and portable, take your machine on the go. It has a built-in free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves, and built-in threading system makes threading easy. Comes with quick-change presser feet and full assortment of accessories. Includes brightly lit work area, 26 built-in stitches and 59 stitch functions. Also has one-step auto-size buttonhole, easy stitch selector dial, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin, and built-in storage compartment. The LS590 Model has a 25 year limited parts warranty.

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Price: $ 99.00

www.SimpleSewingProjects.com ~ Watch and learn how to sew a blind hem stitch step by step. A blind hem stitch is the perfect stitch to use when hemming your draperies.
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• Free-arm sewing machine with 25 built-in stitches and 59 stitch functions
• Automatic buttonholer; automatic needle threader; built-in thread cutter
• Drop-in bobbin system and automatic bobbin winding system; handle for carrying
• Built-in light; power cord, foot control, sewing notions, and user manual included
• Measures 15-2/5 by 6-2/3 by 11-2/5 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Brother’s XL2610 is a 59 stitch function free arm sewing machine. The free arm feature allows you to sew cuffs or pant legs easily and convert the machine back to a flat bed sewing area for larger items. The machine features an automatic needle threader and built-in thread cutter to make setting up your machine easy. This model also has a built-in 4 step buttonholer with a stitch balance control to make it simple for you to make buttonholes on any garment. The XL2610 has a drop in bobbin system which is easy to thread and allows you to see the remaining bobbin thread. The built in stitches include quilting stitches, garment construction stitches, decorative sewing stitches, stretch stitches, and a blind hem stitch to make sewing hems a breeze. The accessories and feet included with the machine will help you with quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and sewing on buttons. Sewing feet on the XL2610 feature Brother’s quick change design. The XL2610 has a built-in stitch length and width control as well as a dial thread tension control so you can adjust your stitches as needed. The XL2610 is lightweight and portable with a built-in handle for easy carrying. The machine has a built-in light to illuminate the sewing area as well as a safety power and light switch. Instructions included with the XL2610 are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Manufacturer’s note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.

Rating: (out of 38 reviews)

List Price: $ 149.00

Price: $ 99.95

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This week we feature a fan’s request to learn how to do a simple stitch and we put it to use by making a pixie hat from a tutorial submitted on our forums. Feature designer of the week is Treat DC whose original style is versatile and as the designer Ms Vong says, anyone can rock them! Plus a quick look at some cool websites and profiles on our fab fan submissions. Links in this episode: Psychild Diana Bobar’s So Fash’on www.dianabobar.wordpress.com Style Bytes www.stylebytes.net Modish www.modish.typepad.com Art School Dropout www.artschooldropout.net The Stanley Family Lodge www.thestanleyfamilylodge.com The Hipp BenefitPhung Vong of Treat DC www.treatdc.com Music Video: Max Field “Stuck Like”

Learn how to select the stitch pattern on your sewing machine and more in this free sewing video taught by an expert tailor. Expert: Neal Jones Bio: Neal Jones is the owner of A Perfect Fit Alterations in Burleson, TX. He has over 30 years of experience in mechanics and sewing machine repair. He is an expert at knowing how machinery operates. Filmmaker: bobby Hester
Video Rating: 4 / 5

To use a sewing machine, first pin the two pieces of fabric together along the seam, drop the presser foot over the fabric, reverse stitch to secure the seam, and continue sewing slowly in a straight line. Begin using a sewing machine using scrap pieces of fabric to practice with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing. Expert: Sam Lewis Contact: www.darkleather.net Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood. Filmmaker: Todd Green
Video Rating: 4 / 5

• Versatile, lightweight sewing machine for sewing, quilting, and decorating clothing, crafts, and home fashion
• 25 built-in stitches, each with multiple stitch functions; 1-step automatic buttonholer; free-arm capability
• Adjustable stitch width/length; automatic needle threader; drop-in bobbin system; quick-change presser feet
• Foot control, screwdriver, bobbins, needles, extra spool pin, darning plate, and manual included
• Measures 12-1/4 by 7-3/4 by 9-3/5 inches; 25-year limited warranty

Brother’s new XL2600i is a 25 stitch free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. Easy to use, the XL2600i features an automatic needle threader, built in thread cutter and drop-in bobbin system. This sewing machine also has a built in one-step automatic buttonholer with a stitch balance control for perfect buttonholes every time. The stitches include built-in stretch, blind hem and decorative stitches as well as basic stitches for garment construction, quilting and embellishment. The XL2600i also has adjustable width and length as well as a dial thread tension control to give you more sewing flexibility. Brother’s XL2600i has a convertible sewing surface from flatbed to freearm so that you can easily sew on hems or cuffs as well as larger items. Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, buttonholes and button sewing and this machine features quick change presser feet so you can easily change the feet to meet your sewing needs. The XL2600i is lightweight with a built-in handle for portability. Instructions are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Manufacturer’s note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.

Rating: (out of 86 reviews)

List Price: $ 149.99

Price: $ 85.00

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• 60-stitch computerized free-arm sewing machine with LCD display
• 7 styles of 1-step auto-sizing buttonholes; 1-touch start/stop and reverse functions
• Snap-on presser feet; wide table accessory for larger projects such as quilts
• Measures 9-3/5 by 9-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches; 25-year limited warranty

The CS6000i from Brother is a 60 stitch computerized free arm sewing machine with multiple stitch functions. The machine features an LCD display for computerized stitch selection. The built in stitches include utility stithces for mending and garment construction, decorative stitches, heirloom stitches and quilting stitches. This machine has a one step automatic buttonholer with 7 styles of auto-size buttonholes built-in. The machine also has built-in super-wide 7mm zigzag and decorative stitches. The CS6000i is easy to thread with the automatic needle threader and our one-step quick set drop-in bobbin. Included with this machine are accessories for zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, quilting, as well as an oversized accessory table to increase your sewing area for large projects and quilting. The quilting feet include a walking foot for accurate stitching of slippery fabrics or multiple layers as well as a quilt guide for precise evenly spaced quilt lines. The CS6000i also has a drop feed so you can create free-form or traditional quilt patterns. The machine can be operated without a foot control using the built-in one-touch start/stop and reverse features. You can also choose your most comfortable sewing speed with the electronic speed control. Accessories are included for quilting, zipper insertion, darning, twin needle stitching, buttonholes and button sewing. The machine is lightweight and protable and includes a hard cover to protect your machine when it is not in use. Instructions are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Manufacturer’s note:
Accessories are housed in free arm of machine.

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List Price: $ 449.00

Price: $ 147.54

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