I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
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In this post, I'll show you how to clean and troubleshoot your new Singer Featherweight sewing machine to ensure that everything is in good working order.
In this post, I'll show you how to restore, clean, and use your Singer 15 sewing machine, one of the most iconic sewing machines Singer ever made.
In this post, I'll walk you through the process of removing rust from your vintage sewing machine in order to clean and restore it.
I'll show you how to troubleshoot problems with your bobbin winder on a Singer 15. I'll go over common issues, adjustment, and repairs that you can make.
In this post, I'll list all of the resources I've found helpful on restoring vintage sewing machines, including blogs, forums, youtube channels, and shops.
I'll show you how to restore a vintage Singer 281-1 industrial sewing machine. These heavy duty machines can be used for many fabrics, including leather.
In this post, I'll show you how to replace a noisy, overpowered clutch motor with a more responsive servo motor on your industrial sewing machine.
In this post, I'll show you how to make a stitch sample book in order to test out all of those fancy stitches and learn what your sewing machine is capable of.
As the owner of six vintage sewing machines, I've learned a lot (and made a few mistakes). Here's my advice on buying a vintage sewing machine.
In this post, I'm going to cover some of the issues encountered with vintage White Rotary sewing machines and explain the type of needle you should use.
In this post, I'll show you how to attach a button using your sewing machine. It's not difficult to sew on a button by hand, but it's much quicker (and more secure) to attach it with your sewing machine instead!
