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How to: Clean a Sewing & Embroidery Machine

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The biggest struggle to any new hobby is the easiest part, getting it out of the box. Once it’s out of the box the next hurdle is figuring out how to use it. After you begin vibing with your new hobby maintenance is more often than not forgotten. To be honest, unless there is an error with the machine, I won’t open it up to investigate if it needs to be cleaned. Don’t fix what ain’t broke right? Well this could be harming your machine as build up of dust and broken threads pile up inside of it.

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Craft Fair Display Setup Ideas & Must Have Products

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One thing that I loved from my craft fair experience was my show displays. The first show I would say had a better display vibe but the second was more approachable for customers to shop. I will have all the items listed below that I used with links. First, let’s discuss the bare bones of the set up meaning the pop up, tables and chairs. Luckily my parents were willing to let us borrow fold up tables and camping chairs. Since we also don’t own a pop up we asked friends and were able to borrow one for both shows. The first pop up was my favorite; it was so easy to put up, just walk it out and unlock the legs to raise it. The second pop up was a challenge; it had a center push which is fine but as a vertically challenged girly we had to call for assistance. Guess I should have brought a step stool…

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Using a Multi-Position Hoop for an Applique | Part #2

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Previously, I went over how to create the file but now it is time to see if it will actually work. I am always curious as to how people embroider. Is everyone stitching out on finished garments or a single piece of fabric? In embroidery advertising I always see them stitch on a single piece of fabric especially for single needle machines. This seems so unrealistic to me unless you are only embroidering on garments you are in the process of sewing. Perhaps it is because embroidering on sweatshirts is a nuisance for everyone, unless you have the ability to use a magnetic hoop. If you are also struggling, I recommend the float method, hooping only the stabilizer, spraying basting spray on the garment and then placing it on top of the hoop. 

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Multi-Position Hoop Appliqué file in Embrilliance Software.

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Previously I stated that it was impossible to use a multi position hoop to create appliqués. The more time I spend working with my embroidery machine the more I realize the only limitations seem to be solely based in my mind. Why not try something first rather than shutting it down? 

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Conair Fabric Shaver Review | Does it Work?

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For those who do not know I am obsessed with sharks. No, I’m not crazy enough to want to swim along side them, I just believe they are magnificent creatures. When I first came across this beautiful shark quilt I was instantly in love. After about six months it started to develop a pills all over it, making it look overused, cheap and trashy. At this point many people said it was time to throw it away and get something new. 

Since this was one of those random finds at a Home Good it wasn’t like I could just pick up another one. That’s if I overlooked the fact that it pilled within less than a year of use too. I figured well why not try out a pill shaver. Prior to this I’d heard mixed reviews on shavers. Either they are too aggressive and ruin the fabric, not aggressive enough doing nothing or are a miracle worker. I’ve tried the pilling files which are okay for small hot spots on sweaters and such but not for an entire quilt. 

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 Bearly Art Precision Glue  VS  Advanced Scotch Tape Gun 

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 For this face-off I am comparing the Bearly Art precision glue and the Scotch advanced tape gun for card making. Yes, these products can be used for various projects but they are both heavily marketed for paper crafts. While I have done videos in the past on the advanced tape gun and raved about it, it does have some drawbacks too. This trial was the second time using the Bearly Art precision glue, the first time was an emergency puzzle patch which worked well. There is nothing worse than pulling out puzzle pieces and the piece splits between the top and bottom layer.  

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