3980 Pine Grove Ave. * Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 * Phone: 810-989-6100
Calla Lilly Sewing Corner
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Spring Break!
Newsletter May 2013
Mothers Day Celebration
Saturday May 11th
9am-4pm
We are hosting our 4th Annual Mother's Day Sewing Heritage Celebration! Come by and show your heirloom treasures and share your memories with us! This event is absolutely free!
Come and see the beautiful "Vintage" Free Trunk Show from Anita Goodsigns to celebrate Mothers Day Sewing Heritage Celebration!
Special Savings on Olfa Cutting tools,
Embroidery Designs, Machines and more.
Closeout Sale on Simplicity Vacuums.
SAVE SAVE SAVE!
"Monday Mondays" Thread Sale Buy 3 get 1 FrEE.
Wednesdays Needle Sale Buy 3 get 1 FrEE.
(some exclusions apply)
Considering a new machine?
What to Bring and Test on Sewing Machines
•Write a list of the kind of sewing you do so the dealer can help you find a machine that is suitable to your needs.
•Analyze which type of fabrics you would use the most and take samples or scraps with you.
•Test basic sewing techniques that you use on the sewing machines that you are considering. Make up sample facings, collars, multiple layers to top stitch or what ever you sew before you go to the sewing machine dealer.
•Even if you aren't planning on sewing buttonholes, test them on the machine you are considering purchasing. Look for even balanced stitching no matter what direction the machine is sewing.
It's your Birthday!
Save 25% off on the day of your Birthday.
Includes all regular priced items.
(does not included service department, some exclusions apply)
Understanding Serger Stitch Types
Overlock? Cover stitch? Flatlock? Rolled hem? Ah! So many stitch types!
When it comes to sergers, there are many different stitch types so we have explained the most common for you. Luckily, the stitch names usually describe what the stitches do.
•An overlock stitch encases the seam and locks the edge of the fabric with threads to keep the edge from raveling and give a professional finish.
•A cover stitch is used most commonly to create a hem. The hem fabric is folded and the stitches cover the folded, raw edge. Cover stitches are commonly found on store-bought t-shirts.
•A flatlock stitch, as the name implies, joins two separate pieces of fabric in a seam that opens out flat.
•A rolled hem covers the edge of fabric in a tiny roll of thread. This is most commonly seen on lightweight fabrics and table napkins.
