The Sewing Room
French Terry Fabric: Everything You Need to Know
What is French Terry Fabric? French Terry fabric is cotton fabric that has soft piles (a looped back). The loops form small channels that allow air to circulate, making it...
How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine? [Answered]
Have you ever googled "How often should you change the needle on your sewing machine?" - well here is the answer! Rule of thumb is you should change the needle every...
How to use a twin needle on a sewing machine
Gone are the times of using a zig-zag stitch to hem your knit garment! If you haven't discovered the magical world of twin needles - today is your lucky day....
What is Waffle Fabric? ANSWERED
[Guest blog post by Lexie from the brunchie_girls] Waffling on is something I do best but when it comes to waffle fabric, well don’t get me started… or do because...
Can you wear French terry fabric in summer?
Can you wear French terry fabric in the summer? This is a question I get asked a lot. The answer is yes! A medium-weight, cotton, French terry is perfect for...
Learn your fabrics - Rib Knits 2*2
You may have noted on the Melco website we list a 2*2 rib knit fabric. This means that two stitches were knitted and then two stitches were purled to achieve ribs that...
Why I Love 'PDF' Sewing Patterns - And You Will Too
Hi fellow Sewists! Today, I {Mel} thought I would talk to you about PDF sewing patterns, why I love them and why you will too. 'PDF' sewing patterns are electronic...
What kind of sewing machine needles do I need? - ANSWERED
Hi fellow Sewists! So today I {Mel} thought we would take a moment to talk about sewing needles and why they matter. Are they really a big deal you ask?...