F.A.Q.

Q: "What kind of sewing machine do you suggest for a beginner?"

A: I don't. Read: "Erica, which one should I buy?"

Q: "What machines do you have?"

A: A Bernina Activa 130; a Brother SE-270D embroidery machine; a Brother 1034 D serger and Brother 2340 CV coverstitch


Q: "What sewing books do you have?"

A: A few and I use them all of the time! See here: "My Sewing Library"


Q: "What book(s) do you recommend for a beginner?"

A: "The Complete Guide to Photo Sewing - Singer"


Q: "What kind of dressform do you have?"

A: A Twin-Fit Dressform and PGM Pro.


Q: "What kind of iron do you use?"

A: A Consew Silver Star CES-300 Gravity Feed


Q: "What kind of cutting table do you have?"

A: I use a Sullivan Home Hobby Table - 36" x 36" x 59.5"


Q: "Will you post a picture of your sewing area?"

A: Here it is: Sewing Room


Q: "Will I save money if I learn to sew my own clothes?"

A: See the discussion HERE!


Q: "How did you learn to sew and how long have you been sewing?"

A: I learned to sew in 8th grade home economics. I didn't sew throughout high school because it wasn't "fashionable" at the time. I started back sewing home interior items (drapes, curtains, pillows, etc...) when I got married. I made my own maternity clothes and clothes for my children when they were small. I got back into sewing around 5 years ago when I became a stay at home mom in need of a hobby.