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Hi friends,

I have a singer tradition 2250 model sewing machine. This has stopped sewing zig zag stitches, it stitches in plain fashion instead of zig zag. I can clearly see the needle moving to the left and right and penetrating the fabric, but the needle again pulls back the thread from the fabric while zig zag. What could be the issue, have…[Read more]

I am trying to find a rolled hemmer foot for my Kenmore sewing machineg. I see rolled feet on Aliexpress that are from 3, to 10 mm. Would the 10 mm be sufficient for standard blue jeans. Or is there a specific brand or model that I should look out for?

Thanks in advance, or behind, if you forgot to set your clocks.

Marty

I’m about to sew a dress & use a knit fabric for the very first time with the Belgravia dress pattern. I’m uncertain which size to choose. The body measurements put me as bust size 10, waist size 12 & hip size 6. With it being a knit fabric would I be OK to pick just one size – I’m thinking size 10 (by my bust size) or should I consider grading…[Read more]

I have a short shoulder to bust length and may need to raise the V neck a bit. Will I also need to modify the shawl collar? If I raise the neckline 1” should the collar be shortened by 2” ? Retaper the center front points?

Thanks so much for your advice. I can’t wait to start on this new design.
Marsha