Decorative stitches machine

A plain cotton sheet set at a department store might cost $25-$30. But add a line of decorative stitching along the turn-down edge, and it looks like the $99+ set that came out of a fancy catalog. Maybe you don't care for fancy sheets in catalogs – but the point is: a little decorative stitching adds a lot, and can take a sewing project from ordinary to "Did you really make that?!" Just about every sewing machine, even the basic ones, have at least a few decorative stitches built in. Here's…

Check out these basic sewing machine stitches you'll need to know when you start sewing. Are you a sewing beginner and would like to learn how to sew? Basic stitches for your sewing machine explained and shown: straight stitch, zig-zag stitch, triple zigzag stitch, overcast stitch or mock overlock stitch, blind hem stitch, stretch stitches and decorative stitches clearly explained, why and how to use them, and photos make it super easy to learn to sew - check them out!

Written by Cheryl Stranges Did you know that zippers can be embellished using decorative stitches like vintage, heirloom and quilting stitching to only name a few? I am sure you can go to your sewing machine and find stitches that could turn that plain simple zipper into something spectacular. Zipper Foot Style And if you have an embroidery machine, you can machine embroider many small design styles to fit the zipper width. Lets start with decorative stitching first. Assortment of decorative…

Decorative Stitch Sampler | Sew4Home

The decorative machine stitches on your sewing machine are a quick and easy way to add embellishment and decorative design to all your sewing projects.

Your Walking Foot is Perfect for This Technique! You may have seen and admired modern Crazy Quilts embellished with decorative stitches. But, have you considered adding a bit of that special flavor by quilting with them? It’s really quite easy to do once you understand the basics. In the following video, Jacquie Gering demonstrates how …

Create beautiful heirloom stitching using a wing needle. Easy tutorial on how to use a wing needle to add a decorative stitch to fabric.

I simply *love* using the programmed decorative stitches on my sewing machine as a way to embellish my sewing projects and also for functional purposes. But do you sometimes find it a struggle to come…

Everyone has decorative stitches on their sewing machines but what do you do with them? We will show you 5 easy ideas how to put those stitches to good use!

Many times the stitches on a sewing machine go untapped. Make a simple decorative stitches catalog for your own sewing machine model.