Sewing Supplies Blog / Sewing Machine Essentials

Are you having an issue where your sewing machine keeps locking up inexplicably? Let’s take a look at a few of the most common reasons this might be happening.

Yes, it’s possible to use a sewing machine without reverse! Let’s say you’re using an industrial sewing machine, for instance. Or perhaps you have the opportunity to use a vintage sewing machine made before backstitch reverse settings were common. Either way, knowing how to lock a stitch without engaging reverse is a handy skill to have.

Threading a sewing machine is kind of like cooking in that they’re both about doing things in the right order. Get them correct, and you’ve got a souffle. Get them wrong, and you have a burnt, collapsed mess. Let’s give you the right order.

If you have a problem with your fabric puckering as you feed it through your sewing machine, you will probably be ecstatic when you try a walking foot. What is a walking foot, you ask? Read here to find out.

You’ve probably worked with sewing machines that had constant ticking sounds, thread breaks, and a seeming inability to penetrate the thinnest material. If you’re currently dealing with these issues, there might be something wrong with your needle bar. It may need adjustment or repair.

If you are having trouble sealing your stitches on your sewing machine, check out our step-by-step instructions on how to seal a stitch on any sewing machine.

Let’s take a closer look at what a sewing machine presser foot does and what the different types of presser feet are generally used for.

If you’ve never heard of shank before, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into this sewing term, what it means, and how it relates to different parts of sewing machines.

As long as you have a sewing machine, a few basic materials, and some know-how, you can fix your stitching from unraveling and get back to enjoying your favorite garments stress-free.

Whether you use your sewing machine daily for work or you’re a very casual sewer, a sewing machine is a serious investment. Learn how to take care of your sewing machine with GoldStar Tool here. 

Have issues with your Singer sewing machine? Not sure what to do to get it fixed? Depending on the specific model you own, there are several reasons your machine may not be working as well as it should. 

If you have more than one sewing machine in your home, you might always want to have different sewing machine foot attachments on hand. Learn more about attachments and how they work here.

Have you ever been in the middle of a sewing project when your sewing machine starts to jam or run sluggishly? It’s only in very extreme cases that you’ll need to replace your machine. Learn more about maintenance tips here.

Let’s take a look at seven of the most exciting new trends in the sewing industry. Who knows, you might even find your next favorite thing!