Overlocker sewing machine advantages
Between 2 and 4 spools of thread simultaneously! Overlocker sewing machines have a number of key advantages, particularly when it comes to stopping the edges of cut fabric from fraying. They used to be professional level pieces of equipment, but these days overlockers are increasingly finding their way into the home market. An overlocker by no […]
Sew Style & Home love the Jaguar DQS 405 sewing machine!
“The DQS 405 is great for dressmaking, quilting, furnishings and more!” A recent article on the Sew Style and Home website featured a Jaguar DQS 405 sewing machine review – and they seemed to be rather complimentary about one of our flagship products. Sew Style & Home praised the DQS 405’s capabilities, saying “The Jaguar DQS […]
New to sewing? Here are some ideas to get you started
Simple sewing suggestions and tips for beginners Sewing is an enjoyable past time for many across the world. In many cases, what starts off as a hobby can go on to become a serious business. Whatever your justification for wanting to take up sewing, we’ve come up with a few suggestions that may well help […]
Overlocker / serger sewing tips
Sewing: overlockers are sometimes known as sergers Some overlocker / serger sewing beginners aren’t aware of the difference between an overlocker and a standard sewing machine. So to get the ball rolling, we thought we’d tell you what an overlocker is… Wendy Ward provides an excellent definition on her website where she also points out […]
Four tips for the more experienced sewer
How sewers can get even better with their sewing machines! Sewing is an interesting activity – even a passion with many of us! Joining a sewing group is a great idea – sharing tips, techniques and generally letting the excitement rub off on each other. Not all of us can get together with groups of sewing ninjas […]
Climbing Kilimanjaro to support mothers and babies in Kenya
Age was no barrier for the Nishkam Challenge team A break from our usual array of wonderful sewing hints and tips with this blog entry, with a wonderful account of a recent expedition to help a hospital in Kericho. One of our senior colleagues, Palma, has recently returned from a life-changing trip to Africa in a concerted attempt to […]
Quilting: not everything you need to know, but…
Making the most of your sewing machine for quilting We love quilting here at Jaguar Sewing Machine Central, so we’re always on the look out for some useful, tips, tricks and techniques to share with our colleagues and sewing groups. Get in touch if you’d like us to cover a specific topic in a forthcoming […]
Favourite Easter sewing projects
The perfect time to get that sewing machine up and running! We love Easter! The clocks have changed, the evenings are lighter and we’re all generally feeling a bit more cheerful. All in all, this is the perfect time to get stuck in with some enjoyable sewing projects, so we thought we’d share some of […]
Five essential quilting tips
Avoiding the pitfalls and concentrating on the enjoyment of sewing… We love the internet! There are so many useful hints, tips and cautionary tales for all of us who love sewing. We thought we’d round up just a few of our favourites as an indication of the wonderful array of help and guidance that anyone […]