Master Your Machine: Secrets for Beginner Quilters
Discover foolproof tips and tricks to make any sewing machine run like a dream!
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Discover foolproof tips and tricks to make any sewing machine run like a dream!
Setting Up Your Machine
Meet machine mastermind Cyndi Souder and dive into your class with an overview of the kinds of sewing machines you might use as a quilter. Cyndi shares tips for creating a functional, ergonomic workspace that will maximize your speed and comfort.
Threading
Selecting and using thread properly can make all the difference in your quilting. Cyndi shares key information for threading your machine, installing bobbins and troubleshooting less-than-perfect stitches. She also shows you which thread types are best for which projects.
Fixing Tension
Issues with thread tension can stymie even the most advanced of quilters, but Cyndi teaches you how to problem solve and fix tension issues like a pro. Learn how (and when) to adjust tension in the top and bobbin thread to yield beautiful, even stitches.
Stitch Adjustments
Dare to move past the default settings on your machine! Discover the different stitches your machine can make and which projects each might be suited for. In addition, Cyndi shows you how to adjust stitches to secure your fabric and create embellishments exactly the way you want.
Presser Feet
Presser feet can help improve your quilting in numerous ways, notably the quarter-inch foot and free-motion quilting feet. Discover how to make the most of these accessories as Cyndi shows you how they work and what they can do for your quilt projects.
Getting to Know Your Walking Foot
Explore the versatile solutions that the walking foot provides, and how elements of your machine such as feed dogs work in concert with presser feet to keep your fabric moving smoothly and evenly. Cyndi also shares tips for improving your stitch-in-the-ditch techniques.
Troubleshooting Free-Motion Quilting
Cyndi takes the fear factor out of free-motion quilting by showing how to anticipate and fix the most common issues quilters run into. Prevent bird’s nests, skipped stitches, unwanted loops and more. Next, gain invaluable insight on how to keep your machine clean and in good working order between projects.
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