Show sewing hints there are many things you can learn leam to do with a sewing machine it if you will take the time to find out how its done the beginner must first of 0 all learn how to sew straight and this Is best done by watching the stitching and seeing that the same distance is kept irom from the edge to the stitching rather than looking to the other side of the garment chalked lines also may be used as a guide gathering ruffling and even pleating bleating pl eating may be done with a sewing machine attachment even buttonholes the bane of many a womans comans existence are made easy with an attachment shirring and quilting also can be made by hand or machine to add more decorative features to your home sewing this takes only a little time to do but is very effective find that contrasting colored threads tor for many of the decorative stitches made either by hand or machine will help immeasurably in making your garments more attractive select these when you pick out your fabrics |