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Best Knitting Machines 2017 – Reviews of Knitting Machines

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Knitting is a fun and rewarding textile art that anybody can learn. It can be used to create one-of-a-kind articles of clothing, accessories, and even soft toys. Though knitting is traditionally done with two or more needles, nowadays knitters also have the option of creating custom textiles with manual or fully automated knitting machines. These devices can be used to produce either flat or tubular knitted fabric, and they vary in their complexity, working via hand-manipulation in some instances and electronic pattern-reading technology in others.

For your perusal, here are the top ten best-rated knitting machines available on the market today. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first machine out for a spin or a more advanced knitter, we guarantee that there’s a device here that will suit your unique needs. [Read more…] about Best Knitting Machines 2017 – Reviews of Knitting Machines

Best Quilting Sewing Machines 2017

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Today we’ll be looking at and comparing 4 quilting sewing machines in order to determine the best sewing machine for quilting. We opted to only consider machines that give you everything you need to quilt out of the box. In other words, at the very least these machines need to give you both a quilting table accessory AND at least one quilting foot out of the box. Our criteria is that you have to be able to do at least basic quilting without making any additional purchases.

Quilting Sewing Machines Comparison

We’ve decided to cover 4 distinct price ranges in order to give you the best options in each price range so that you can see which machine will suit your requirements without exceeding your budget.

We’ll have a nice table for you lower down which compares the features, but first, here are the best quilting sewing machines in the various price ranges. [Read more…] about Best Quilting Sewing Machines 2017

The Truth About Adjustable Dress Forms

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The Truth About Adjustable Dress FormsOver the past 25 years or so, I’ve used a lot of dress forms. And I’ve researched even more. The truth is no matter what brand or style of dress form you look at, they all have their drawbacks. I get emails and comments all the time from people who want to buy a dress form but are totally confused by all the bad reviews scattered around the Internet. They just want an honest opinion on what to buy.

So here’s my honest opinion–there’s no such thing as a perfect dress form. Period.  (If you find one, please please let me know.)

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Get a Perfect Fit From Your Dress Form Every Time

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Dress Form SystemDo you struggle with getting the perfect fit, even though you have a dress form in your size? You’re not alone. As if it weren’t bad enough that the fashion industry tries to stuff us all into 10 measly different sizes. We can’t even fit our own clothes on a dummy that’s shaped just right. Even adjustable models can’t always get a perfect fit without a little help.

There are a couple of solutions to this problem, the first being to make yourself a duct-tape dummy. I’ve written about why I don’t like this solution before. But I just came across an ingenious product that makes changing shape and size on any dress form a breeze – Fabulous Fit Dress Form System

As any seamstress knows, just because the size is right doesn’t mean the shape is right, especially for us curvy gals with generous bust and hips. So, we cut up foam and tape it on, trying to get just the right shape. It’s messy, and not great if we have to keep changing sizes to sew for clients. Well this handy little system makes getting a perfect fit really easy. [Read more…] about Get a Perfect Fit From Your Dress Form Every Time

Best Knitting Needles – Buyer’s Guide

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How to Choose Knitting Needles

Many people looking for essential ways of doing something while relaxing often resolve to Knitting. It is a perfect way to rest and zone out from the hassles of the week. However, the activity doesn’t come easy, not with the wrong choice of a Knitting Set. Whether you are a seasoned Knitter’s or a beginner, choosing the best set goes a long way in enhancing good performance. Luckily, there is always a needle set that meets your expectations. The following review of the top ten best Knitting Needles should help you choose. [Read more…] about Best Knitting Needles – Buyer’s Guide