Isabel Misner
Isabel Misner
A professional seamstress. Isabel has her own video blog where she shares her experience about all the aspects of sewing – from choosing suitable materials to step-by-step instructions on how to sew a summer skirt.

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How to Hem Jeans at Home Like a Professional
Admit it; you have once bought an awesome pair of jeans only to realize that it has an extra length at the bottom. You wore it for a few days and got frustrated that it gathered dust while walking. Yes, you have the option of hiring a tailor to hem the jeans. However, experts recommend mastering how to hem jeans at ...
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How to Sew by Hand – Everything a Beginner Should Know
Whether you want to adjust a hem on your clothing, sew a hole in pants, or have aspirations of tackling a DIY project, knowing some basic sewing skills is essential. Fortunately, you don’t need to run out and buy a sewing machine. Learning how to sew by hand is a great skill to have in your arsenal, allowing you to ...
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5 Best Sewing Machines for Monogramming – Reviews and Buying Guide
If you enjoy creating personalized pieces, a monogramming or embroidering machine can allow you to add designs to any fabric item. These machines help you to create your own designs to create unique, one of a kind pieces that will wow your family and friends.
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6 Best Bernina Sewing Machines – Take Your Sewing Skills to the Next Level!
Whether you just started sewing or are trying to get into more advanced sewing techniques such as quilting, you should check out Bernina sewing machine line-up. There are many different options by the manufacturer hence making it easier to find and purchase one that fits your needs like a glove.
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Janome vs Singer: Two Brands Compared
When it comes to selecting a sewing machine more often than not the choice comes down to picking a product between two brands: Janome vs Singer. Sure, there are many other sewing machine brands out there but these two are the industry leaders by a long shot. This is because of many different factors but is mainly due ...
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Janome vs Brother: Comparison of the Two Brands
When it comes to sewing machines, there are several major brands that stand out above the rest. Brother and Janome are two fine examples. They have some similarities, like the fact that they’re both Japanese companies and both are dedicated to the creation of high quality, reliable, sturdy sewing machines for use on ...
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Sewing Tips – the Ultimate List
The truth is sewing is not hard, it is basic stuff, really. However, sewing well is not easy either and it is even harder to sew perfectly. Worry not nonetheless, with the sewing tips and techniques compiled in this article you will be well on your way to making some decent stitches in just a couple of paragraphs. ...
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Sewing Machine Troubleshooting – Every Model and Problem Considered
When working on a sewing project or any project for that matter the most anticipated portion of this experience is the end result. Seeing how your handy work turns out and marvel at your skill and prowess is the most gratifying point of a sewing experience, aside from being paid for it of course. But then your sewing ...
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Embroidery Tips for Creative Sewists
So you have learnt how to sew and now want to up your game to the next level, embroidery. Or maybe you just had a fascination with embroidery and want to try it out. Maybe it’s a group project you started, or maybe you are just bored and want to learn something new. Whatever it is that lured you towards this read it ...
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Coverstitch vs. Serger: Which is Best?
If you’re new to sewing, one of the earliest challenges that you may need to overcome is understanding the differences between a serger and a coverstitch machine. Many people believe that these two machines are basically the same thing, but that is a mistake. They make look similar at first glance, but they are quite ...