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18 Small Bags and Purses – Free Sewing Patterns
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18 Small Bags and Purses – Free Sewing Patterns

Here it is, my complete collection little bags and purses to sew and love with free patterns! Each one of these free tutorials features quick and easy to follow instructions that will help you start and finish your new purse in no time. My tutorials are designed to be very easy to follow and understand so you are sure to have fun while you’re sewing and success with your sewing project. Come see…

Do I Need a Serger: What to Know Before You Buy
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Do I Need a Serger: What to Know Before You Buy

In the sewing world, some people consider a serger machine to be an essential piece of equipment. It is typically used for finishing raw edges and seams on woven fabric by creating a tightly bound edge that will not unravel or fray. Some fabrics, such as knitor stretchy fabrics are great for sewing with a serger because the serger makes a stretchy seam. If you are thinking about buying a serger and want to make sure you really need one, the following blog post will help you figure out if you need a serger!

So in this blog post I will explain the purposes of a serger and help you decide if you really need one. I won’t go into the details of how to thread and use a serger, but I will discuss how it works with different types of fabric.