Transfer Pattern Markings & Embellish with the Marking Fringe Foot!

During our recent Toolin' Around Two Husqvarna Viking Event, Katrina Walker demonstrated wonderful uses for the Marking Foot, that can also be called the Fringe Foot.

This foot has a couple of different names because of its many uses. Many of you may already know that this foot is useful for transferring pattern markings (like those markings for darts) to your fabric. The magic of this foot is that it creates a wonderful loopy stitch that stays where you want until you pull the bobbin thread to easily remove it. So your pattern markings stay in until you simply pull one thread to remove; no carbon paper or other manual processes to transfer markings.

But the Marking Foot doesn't stop there. It becomes the Fringe Foot when you decide you'd like to add special embellishments or fringe to your project. During her Toolin' Around Two Event, sewing expert, Katrina Walker, wore a lovely jacket demonstrating the beauty and originality the Marking foot can bring to a garment or project. Hurry in to get your Marking Foot, or if you prefer, Fringe Foot, today!

Love that jacket embellished with the Fringe/Marking Foot! 

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Our Next peek at the Designer Diamond Royale Sewing Machine

Designer Diamond Royale Accessories to Dazzle You!                      

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	Accessories to Dazzle Last week we got a glimpse of the new dimensional stitches that the Designer Diamond Royale creates. This week we glimpse the top of the line accessories that are included with the new Designer Diamond Royale that is coming this month to the sewing center. This machine promises all the ease of use that you've come to expect out of Husqvarna Viking sewing machines and also includes accessories that help with your sewing like the Interchangeable Dual Feed! Labor Day Sale all this week!  Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Stop by the sewing center for some notions or take advantage of some special financing deals we have available this week only.  Embroidery designs on sale at myembroideries.com this month!  Don't forget to tell them that we're your favorite store! Events--Won't You Join Us?   **Please see store for complete details for all as additional restrictions may apply.	Highland Sewing Center: 2845 Highland Ave Highland, IN 46322 (219)838-5433 Fax: (219)838-5434 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Saturday 10-2 Closed Sunday Merrillville Sewing Center 7752 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)736-7748 Fax: (219)736-7397 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Saturday 9-2 Closed Sunday email: mail@indianasews.com Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Say yes to a free project and design! From Husqvarna Viking and myembroideries.com  Share and Chat with us:   Follow us:
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Hurry in before all your Favorite Sewing Machines and Notions are Gone!

Happy Labor Day---Join us for our sale!                                            

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	Join us for our annual Labor Day Celebration! We'll be closed on the holiday but that never stopped us from having our annual sale. Come in and get some of those notions you missed out on during our event. And take advantage of our special financing offer on select machines.   **Please see store for complete details for all as additional restrictions may apply.	Highland Sewing Center: 2845 Highland Ave Highland, IN 46322 (219)838-5433 Fax: (219)838-5434 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Saturday 10-2 Closed Sunday Merrillville Sewing Center 7752 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)736-7748 Fax: (219)736-7397 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Saturday 9-2 Closed Sunday email: mail@indianasews.com Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Join us for a class. Click here to view the whole class schedule: Share and Chat with us:   Follow us:
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We Learned a Lot!

Thanks to sewing expert Katrina Walker,  the Highland Sewing Center's Husqvarna Viking Toolin' Around Two event was a success. Everyone went home inspired and full of tools and ideas to make sewing more fun and easy.

Katrina talked about all her favorite tools and the tips that she has picked up during her years of working in the garment and textile business. All eyes were on the big screen as the Interchangeable Dual Feed Foot was demonstrated. She dazzled us with her haute couture dress fashioned with prairie points. She demonstrated tips and tools to sew slippery fabrics like silks. And she showed us how to add special details to our sewing to make every garment special.

Thanks to Highland manager, Joan, lunch was delicious. And we spent the afternoon getting tips on embroidery, stabilizers, and sheep.

Katrina advised us to be sure that we set up our machines to sew the way we want to sew. Today's machines have many features that can be set up your way. She says "Don't let your sewing machine boss you around---you be the boss and set it up your way!" And when you buy a machine from us we'll give you a class to show you how.

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Glimpse the Brand New Designer Diamond Royale by Husqvarna Viking!

Our first glimpse of the exciting new Designer Diamond Royale!                 

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	Meet the Designer Diamond Royale with a chance to pre-order with $3000 in give aways!  Order now for delivery toward the end of September/beginning of October and receive a bonus gift worth $3000! Watch the video below and take a look at the special dimensional stitches on the model's gown. Stitches that are just now being newly patented by Husqvarna Viking. Don't forget to click on the picture to enter the Crown Jewel Sweepstakes. Win won of several Husqvarna Viking Jewels!    **Please see store for complete details as additional restrictions may apply.	Highland Sewing Center: 2845 Highland Ave Highland, IN 46322 (219)838-5433 Fax: (219)838-5434 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Saturday 10-2 Closed Sunday Merrillville Sewing Center 7752 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)736-7748 Fax: (219)736-7397 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Saturday 9-2 Closed Sunday email: mail@indianasews.com Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Join us for a class or event. Click to view the whole schedule! Share and Chat with us:   Follow us:
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Stitch a Fall Knit with These Tips

 

Even Feed Foot

Planning on sewing some of those fall knits---the ones that look so good, are so comfy, and stretch to fit? If you have one of the Husqvarna Viking model sewing machines, like the Designer Ruby Deluxe or the Designer Diamond Deluxe then all you need to do is look to your built in sewing advisor for advice. Program in knit as your fabric and your built in sewing advisor will pick the stitch and let you know what foot and needle to use. If you're not lucky enough to have the built in sewing advisor, never fear! With a bit of know-how you too can stitch knit fabrics like a pro.

Knits are fabrics that are looped together rather than woven. Knits are stretchy and require seams that stretch too. Seams that are not stitched especially for knits will not give and are more prone to break than stretch.

The first thing to consider when stitching knits is your needle. There are special needles made for stitching knits. The sewing machine needles specifically for knits have a special scarf that helps them through the knit without pulling and stretching the fabric. This special scarf also prevents missed stitches. Keep a supply of stretch needles on hand in different sizes so that you'll have the correct needle for any project.

Then you'll need to consult the owner's manual for your machine on the recommended stitch for knits. A regular zigzag stitch will usually work, but as machines have become more sophisticated the machine manufacturers have included other suitable stitches to help you make your seams in knits perfect. Be sure to review the recommended foot to use with your machine's recommended stitch.

Stitch a sample using a scrap of fabric from your project. Adjust the width and length of the stitch if necessary. Be sure that your fabric sample isn't puckering. If you're still having problems consider purchasing an Even Feed Foot for your machine. An Even Feed Foot helps beginners and experienced sewers alike feed all sorts of fabric through their machine evenly and uniformly.

So don't be afraid to grab some knit fabric and a pattern made for knits and add some wonderfully comfy clothes for that fall wardrobe!

Tips, Tricks, and Fun and a Chance to Win too!

Don't forget to join us for the Toolin' Around Two Event this week!                

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	Join us this Friday! Just a couple more spots left for this Friday's Toolin' Around Two Event. This is a brand new event that we're sponsoring after the Toolin' Around One event success in April. Call today to pre-register.   Enter Daily to win one of many prizes from Husqvarna Viking!  Enter to win one of Husqvarna Viking's new crown jewels. Enter daily for more chances to win and be sure to share with your friends! Get your Diamond by the end of the week! There are only two Designer Diamond Deluxe machines left at the special close out prices. Over the past month we've gained 30 happy new Designer Diamond Deluxe owners. We have classes planned just for these new owners to learn how to use their new machines. Hurry in and grab one of these top of the line machines at the special price. Time is almost up and you won't ever have this chance again!       **Please see store for complete details for all as additional restrictions may apply.	Highland Sewing Center: 2845 Highland Ave Highland, IN 46322 (219)838-5433 Fax: (219)838-5434 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Saturday 10-2 Closed Sunday Merrillville Sewing Center 7752 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)736-7748 Fax: (219)736-7397 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Saturday 9-2 Closed Sunday email: mail@indianasews.com Class schedule is subject to change. Please give us a call if the weather is inclement. Join us for a class! Click for complete schedule!   Share and Chat with us:   Follow us:
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