Stories Archive - Measure by the Yard

Woman in sewing studio, sewing with serger, overlocker - ee230207

Can a Serger Do a Coverstitch?

Can a Serger Do a Coverstitch?

Can You Sew Through a Paracord?

Can You Sew Through a Paracord?

Can You Sew Through Interfacing?

Can You Sew Through Interfacing?

Colorful surgical nylon monofilament suture with curved needle isolated on an abstract blurred white background - ss220729

What Are Curved Sewing Needles Used For?

What Are Curved Sewing Needles Used For?

Do Sewing Needles Get Dull? What You Must Know

Do Sewing Needles Get Dull? What You Must Know

A serger presser foot - ss220920

Are Serger Feet Interchangeable?

Are Serger Feet Interchangeable?

The modern sewing machine and item of clothing. sewing process - ee221208

Can a Sewing Machine Overheat?

Can a Sewing Machine Overheat?

Fabric industry machinery production line - ss221208

Can You Sew With an Embroidery Machine?

Can You Sew With an Embroidery Machine?

Vintage sewing machine - ss221208

How Many Sewing Machines Do You Need?

How Many Sewing Machines Do You Need?

woman sewing for finish a quilt

How Many Stitches per Inch Are Ideal for Quilting? (Here’s How Many!)

How Many Stitches per Inch Are Ideal for Quilting? (Here’s How Many!)

Ever since I was a little girl I loved hanging out with my Grandma. I loved watching her sew. Whether she was doing a simple repair or making a full quilt, watching the needle bounce up and down was mesmerizing. I regret never having her teach me to sew.
Now, as an adult, and a Grandma myself, I own a serger I don’t know how to use and a sewing machine with a broken bobbin winder. But I won’t be discouraged. I’m determined to learn how to sew so I can pass this skill on to my grandchildren.

Measure by the Yard is owned and operated by Measure by the Yard, a California limited liability company. Measure by the Yard is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Measure by the Yard also participates in affiliate programs with Awin, Clickbank, CJ, ShareASale, and other sites. Measure by the Yard is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. There is never any additional cost to you.