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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Brother HC1850 Review
Review The Brother computerized sewing and quilting machine HC1850 has a ton of great features, which can be a bit overwhelming for those who aren’t familiar with these types of machines. To help you figure out exactly what this model has to offer, we’ll break it down for you in the following sections. ...
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Apron Fabric Options: Which is Best for the Particular Use?
Most people likely don’t put a lot of thought into the aprons they buy. However, different aprons work better for different jobs, and it all comes down to the apron fabric used. So, if you plan on getting one, it makes sense to educate yourself about these
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Best Fabric for Napkins: Choose Easily with This Guide!
When making napkins, you have endless fabric options to choose from. Most fabrics will work well while a few won’t. While it’s totally okay to experiment with different kinds of options available, knowing which ones to use or avoid beforehand can save you money and other resources. After all, you won’t need to wait ...
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How Big Is a Yard of Fabric? – Measuring Guide
When you’re working on a sewing project it’s important to strive for accuracy. If you’re new to sewing, you may think that the question “how big is a yard of fabric?” is strange. But, when you work on a All set to sew? Before you make a single stitch, here's how to prepare your fabric to ensure great results., you ...
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Nelco Sewing Machines: History, Evolution and Models
Many Nelco sewing machines are still up and running after 40 or 50 years of continued service. This is all thanks to their rugged metallic build. The Nelco Sewing Machine Company was founded by a renowned man; Leon Jolson, who made a name for himself in the sewing machine industry at a very young age. There is a long ...
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Placemat Size Guide: Learn Everything About Placemat Dimensions and Shapes
Placemats are a perfect way of elevating a table’s aesthetics. They add a dash of color and decorative appeal to any kind of table. Most people tend to go with the basic placemats from the store that they can simply wipe after use. There are crucial aspects that you should consider when choosing a placemat so that you ...
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Polyamide Fabric: Our In-Detail Guide
There are over 28 types of fabric available today. If you are a keen sewing enthusiast or enjoy crafting, you’re likely to be familiar with many of these types of fabric. However, one you may not have worked with before is polyamide ...
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Can You Buy Vantablack Clothing? What Is Vantablack?
Vantablack is not so old and it has every artist and designer on the hunt for it. In case you have no idea what vantablack is, it is the blackest black that man has ever known. It is so dark, users claim that when you look at it for so long you are only able to see a hole. If you had a vantablack circle on your ...
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Is it a Color and What Colour is Velvet?
Just like all the other types of clothing material, velvet comes in multiple colors. The only thing that distinguishes velvet when it comes to colors is its soft, short pile nature that reflects light and makes its color change based on the angle you look ...
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5 Best Husqvarna Sewing Machines – Choose the One that Suits Your Needs
Husqvarna, best known as husky in sewing rooms and lately dubbed Vikings, was founded in 1689 for the production of muskets. Decades later, the company decided to focus on making sewing machines. Husqvarna is now a staple name in the world of sewing. We have provided a rundown of the best Husqvarna sewing machines ...