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When you think of Satin, you probably imagine nothing but softness, which is precisely what your satin stitch should be.

Satin stitch is the first stitch that comes to mind when you have a layout to cover. Let us take a peek at how we can make those silky satin stitches with a sewing machine.

Premium sewing machines may create a decorative stitch at the click of a button, but if your demands are more simple, a less expensive machine with straight and zigzag stitches will do.

Zigzag stitches create a spiky stitch to complete a raw edge or stitch a seam on elastic or knit fabric. You can also utilize a zigzag stitch on a standard sewing machine to create satin stitches.

A satin stitch is a horizontally produced line of stitches with very tight thread spacing. The tight stitches result in a smooth, satin-like line made by a satin stitch sewing machine.

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If you already own or are considering purchasing a handheld sewing machine, you need to know the proper way to thread it. A handheld sewing machine is ideal for those who are always on the move yet still require fabric repair. 

If you travel often for work or leisure purposes, you may come into a situation where you need to mend your clothing. It’s not a good look to go around a business conference, family gathering, or vacation location with a lost button or a hole in your shirt. 

This is where the handheld sewing machine comes into play to cope with such circumstances. It is essentially a sewing machine that fits in the palm of your hand and takes up very little room while traveling.

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Are you having trouble determining what size needle you need for your sewing machine? In this guide, we will show you how to figure out exactly what size needle you need. (more…)