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 Use Bias Tape to Perfect Your Garments
Bias tape is a great way to add a professional flair to a project without too much effort and a minimal investment. Bias tape is generally made by cutting strips from a piece of fabric at a 45-degree angle and them folding them to wrap around a raw fabric edge. By stitching the bias tape into place, you get a ...
Brother CS5055 Review
Brother cs5055 Review We will talk about the features of the Brother cs5055 sewing machine. One thing you should know, however, is that the Brother brand is a very reputable company. They are known to make high-quality sewing machines that are used by professionals in the fashion industry today. However, ...
Brother GX37 Review
Every sewing machine on the market has numerous features that you can use for your various projects, but they aren't all identical to what another machine may have. To learn more about the specific features, the Brother GX37 includes, check out the following sections. Overall performance and functions
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Singer Heavy Duty 4432 Review
The Singer Heavy Duty 4432 is more than your basic sewing machine. It is described as a workhorse with a ton of great features that are worth getting acquainted with if you're in the market for a new model. Overall performance and functions
Singer Promise 1412 Review
Though this small sewing machine doesn’t have all the functions of a more expensive model, it does have several features that may make it worth a look. Check out the following sections to see what the Singer Promise 1412 has to offer. Overall performance and functions
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Lettuce Hem: What Is It and When to Use One?
Lettuce hem provides a lovely edge finish for stretch fabric items. It's not hard to figure out where its name comes from. The edges look a bit like the wrinkles on lettuce. Traditionally, the hemming technique can be done with a Serger, but you can sew it on conventional machines easily with a zigzag stitches. In ...
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How to Embroider Over a Hole and Make It Beautiful
To repair clothing that has small holes, tears, or stains that cannot be washed out, direct mending is an option. But that's rarely really beautiful. There are several ways to mend them craftily with embroidery. If you would like to learn how to embroider over a hole, we have three methods we are going to show you. ...
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10 Types of Elastic for Sewing: When and How to Use Each?
Elastic is used on waistbands to make your clothing comfortably fit. You will find elastic in clothes like your sportswear and children's clothes to help accommodate their growth. Elastic is not only used for this but can also add to the decorative touch of your clothes. There are many types of waistbands, and as a
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Do I Really Need a Serger? We Answer This Question
If you are a newbie in sewing, one question that may bug your mind is, "Do I need a serger?" However, this question is important considering how expensive sergers cost and the space needed to keep them. Another reason why some folks are reluctant to get one is the cost of getting the supplies. In this article, we ...
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JUKI HZL-LB5100 Review
JUKI HZL-LB5100 Sewing Machine Review The JUKI HZL-LB5100 is a computerized sewing machine with a sewing speed of 700 SPM. In this section, we'll see the overall performance, ease of use, application for use, among other features of the machine. Overall Sewing Performance