Blogs by Darlene Cahill
From St. Petersburg, FL, to Singapore, our sewing expert Darlene Cahill has traveled the globe to bring you the latest trends and techniques in the world of sewing. As an author, award-winning costume designer, and reality TV star, Darlene loves to teach the ins and outs of creating your dreams from fabric, and making your projects "sew" easy!
Welcome Sewing Enthusiasts!
I hope this post finds your ‘Spring Spruce-up’ well under way and your gardens budding with the promise of a beautiful season! Carrying the fresh and vibrant feel of Spring indoors is easier …
Happy April Sewing Friends!
Time for a fresh start… a new beginning as the skies clear and we shift our focus to springtime. If you’ve watched any of the Spring/Summer fashion previews you know that color …
Hi Sewing Friends,
Happy Crafting Month! So you’re inspired and want to dive in to sewing? If you’re like many of us, you may be wondering which sewing machine will be the right fit for you …
Hi Sewing Friends,
Happy New Year! Let’s raise a glass and make a toast to boldly going where we’ve never gone before! Let 2013 be the year to challenge yourself in the world of sewing by …
Hi Sewing Friends,
Do you remember all the gifts you ever received?
Everyone who sews knows that the gifts that were homemade especially for you are the ones that stand out! The receiver’s favorite color, logo, monogram …
Whether you’re customizing a set of bath towels or monogramming a bath robe, this is the time of year when ornate surface embellishments take center stage! Machine embroidery has brought personalization to your fingertips and now with Advanced Editing, Singer ’s special embroidery software offers even more options for customization than you may know. The most difficult part is deciding exactly how you want your design to look because now the options are endless!
It’s National Sewing Month! Did you know that you can double your fun with twin needle sewing? A twin needle can offer you perfectly tailored top stitching, two-toned decorative stitches or delicate pin-tucks. Twin needles …
Hi Sewing Friends,
Value Added Feet = Value Added Options!
Did you know that HSN offers the largest accessory packages with their sewing machines than anywhere else? Having additional presser feet on hand saves time and expands …
Hi Sewing Friends,
Sewing skills skipped a generation, but sew what? You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to use your microwave, and you don’t have to be an expert tailor to enjoy your embroidery …





