What sort to buy? Is it complete? Does it work? Here's how to figure out what to look for, and what questions you might need to ask before you bid. First, get whatever advice is available The best move you can...
Knitting machines are a bit of a mystery to the uninitiated. Before buying your first machine, check these common misconceptions. You can only knit fine yarn on a machine FALSE Most knitting machines for sale...
When buying a sewing machine be careful to check; The accessories that come with the machine,for basic dressmaking you will require a buttonhole and zipper foot. You will also need at least one bobbin and most...
There is more than way to latch hook a rug, however the two most common methods include primitive rug hooking which uses strips of material secured into burlap, and the other way is to use short lengths of...
I am writing this guide in response to requests for information about these 2 knitting machines.They were sold under various names throughout the world - Knitmaster, Silver Reed, Studio, Empisal and Singer The...
I have been machine knitting for 38 years and I am often asked whether something I am selling is suitable for a particular knitting machine. Suitability is usually governed by the gauge of the machine which...
The word 'findings' is used to collectively describe a variety of metal components used to make jewellery. These come in silver, gold, nickel. The quality of findings can vary greatly it is best to purchase...
Domestic Machines . Many many variations! some are treadle (foot) powered, some electric motor. There are Portable and table/cabinet ones ........ these don’t wear out! needles etc easy to get as are the...
Most machine knitters know how to knit a loose final row, then use the latch tool to pull each loop through the previous loop across the row. Here are some variations that can give more of an edge to the...
Most people at some point in time purchase a patch to apply to a jacket, a cap, a backpack or bag, or just to keep as a momento. I am often asked by buyers if the patch they want to purchase will suit the...