Why we just love sewing machine presser feet
They make sewing MUCH easier – and even more fun! We’ve waxed lyrical about sewing machine presser feet on a number of occasions – and we think they’re the most underrated and overlooked addon in sewing land! Described as “a life savior of the sewist” on the Sew Guide website, the good old presser foot […]
Some wonderful quilting tips!
It’s “a really fun way to get creative” We love quilting here at Jaguar Sewing Machine Central, so we’re always on the look out for some useful quilting 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 […]
Enjoying making your workout wear doesn’t force you to go to the gym!
Loving sewing is a great way to start exercising – or not… New Year – lots of new resolutions. This is the time of year when many people are already conveniently forgetting those heartfelt intentions to get fit. Live well. Go to the gym. Cut down on the booze… Many of us have actually taken […]
New product focus – is this the ideal sewing machine for beginners?
“The best budget sewing machine in the UK?” The Jaguar DQS401 sewing machine has just arrived for the first time in the UK – and it’s exciting news for potential first time sewist, or one of those who are looking to upgrade from a tired old mechanical unit. Although it’s classed as an entry level […]
Why threading a sewing machine isn’t a problem – for some!
Daunting for some – not for others. Why sewing just got easier… Sewing machines: we can’t live without them. Some sewists love their machines – others find them a little frustrating. But this needn’t be the case. Even something as potentially frustrating as threading a sewing machine and winding the bobbin is for some a pleasure […]
39 top sewing hacks, tips and how-tos
Goodies to make all sewists’ lives easier! Forgive us if we look a little smug with this one: we’re rather proud of how much sewing usefulness with all these sewing hacks that we’ve managed to cram into one article! The conversation here started off with a chance remark “what is that little knobbly bit on […]
So you have a sewing machine – what are you going to do with it?
A variety of exiting projects for sewists everywhere It’s quite often the case that you have a sewing machine, but after a while your inspiration begins to wane. Sometimes all it needs is a little inspiration and you’ll rediscover the joys of sewing all over again! So here are some rather nifty ideas to get […]
Why Sew Magazine loves the Jaguar DQS 377 sewing machine
“Suitable for a wide range of techniques, offering 100 built-in stitches” The review of our lovely Jaguar DQS 377 in the July edition of Sew – the UK’s best-selling sewing magazine – is a particularly enthusiastic one. We love Sew Magazine and their wonderful website – particularly their Sewing patterns and How to sew sections. […]
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 […]
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 […]