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Use These Easy Step By Step video Guides To Sewing Curtains

When it comes to sewing curtains you have two ways to go. the first is to use a sewing machine to create seams and hems.

The second option is to sew your curtains by hand. This obviously will take longer, but will give your curtains a really professional looking finish.

Don't worry about either method of making curtains as the easy guides with easy videos below will start you off on the right foot.

There are many video guides to show you exactly what to do each step of the way. So no time like the present to start sewing curtains and creating your own beautiful custom window treatment.



So if you are going to be sewing curtains using a sewing machine. Then if you're not comfortable already with using one. Then these video guides below will give you the basics to get you started.

Don't get worried thinking sewing curtains is going to be too much trouble. Once you have had a few goes at using your sewing machine. It will all start to come together and become second nature.

The only time it can get a little frustrating sewing curtains with a machine. Is it your machine develops a fault of some kind. Mostly these faults are really simple to correct yourself. I have a page that deals with sewing machine troubleshooting. This outlines the first few things you can do to fix things and get on the move again quickly.


How To Hand Sew curtains

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Firstly don't worry about how to hand sew curtains. Anyone can learn...and I do mean anyone to sew curtains by hand using a needle and thread.

As you will discover on this page. There are only three kinds of sewing stitches you need to use when following any of the custom made window treatment guides on this website.

Get started now by watching the 3 short easy step by step videos.

Discover everything you will need on How to hand sew curtains right here.


Parts Of A Sewing Machine

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It might seem a little complicated the first time you watch this video showing what the parts of a sewing machine do.

But trust me it will all become second nature after you have used your sewing machine a few times.

Find out everything you need to know about Parts of a sewing machine here.


How Sewing Machines Work

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It is very difficult when it comes to describing in writing how sewing machines work. So The best way for me to do it was to do this short video guide just below.

Find out everything you need to know about How sewing machines work here.


Threading A Sewing Machine

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There are two main reasons you will need to thread a sewing machine. The first is because the thread has snapped while you were sewing with the machine.

The second reason would be that you need to sew with a different color.

Find out everything you need to know about Threading a sewing machine here.


Sewing Machine Thread

A little tip for successful sewing is to use good quality sewing thread. When it comes to sewing thread, cheapest is definately not the best. Even though you can't see with the naked eye. Cheaper sewing threads have lots of loose fibers that will clog up your sewing machine faster than using a quality thread.

You can see the difference in thread qualities (enlarged 60X) here. So If you are not sure of the sewing threads quality. Then buy the smallest spool and try it out first.


Sewing Machine Bobbins

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There are a few different ways sewing machine bobbins fit in to a sewing machine. With my simple singer sewing machine the bobbin fits directly in to the top of the foot plate by sliding it open.

With other machines the bobbin is inserted in to a bobbin casing. Then this bobbin casing is inserted in to the machine.

Find out everything you need to know about Sewing machine bobbins here.


Sewing Machine Feet

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The important points to watch out for is that you make sure the foot is fitted snugly in place. Then that you tighten the foot clamp screw securely. None of this is very difficult to do after a few goes.

There are a few different ways sewing machine feet fit in to a sewing machine. With my simple singer sewing machine the foot fits very simply in to place. Check your sewing machine manual for exact instructions for your machine.

Find out everything you need to know about Sewing machine feet here.


Sewing Machine Maintenance

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It not complicated at all for you to keep your sewing machine well maintained and clean.

It will become second nature to have quick clean up after every time you use your machine. Then to have a major clean up as in the video below after several sewing sessions.

Find out everything you need to know about Sewing machine maintenance here.


Sewing Machine Troubleshooting

Some times your sewing machine will jam or just not seem to be running right. This is when there are a few things you can check over yourself before you call out a sewing machine rapairer.

Common problem can be a loud noise and your machine just stops sewing. Another problem could be that your fabric is getting clogged up with excess thread all bunching up.

Or it could be simply that the machine seems to be working but it is not sewing the fabric.


Buy Sewing Machine

How to buy sewing machine that works for making the simple window treatments you will find on this site.

You may be thinking which is the best kind to use for making curtains ?

You may be thinking should I buy sewing machines online or not ?

I personally use an old singer sewing machine that does this kind of sewing perfectly well.

Find out everything you need to know about Buying a sewing machine for making curtains here.






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