Charlene Phillips

Sewing Machine Attachments

Learn to use your sewing attachments through clear and concise instructions.

There are so many sewing attachments and just not enough room in one book! Follow me on my blog for many more sewing tips and hints, and more attachment information.

Contact me with any questions! Love to talk sewing!

Works

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Creative Machine Embroidery, March/April 2011
Learn how to use the trendy Mylar Embroidery film, how to sew, and the versatility of this fabulous tissue.

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Threads Magazine, June/July 2010
Vintage Presser Feet covers hemmers, tuck making, and edge stitchers! Learn some new techniques and how to use the newer versions!

Tucks as a lovely embellishment

Threads Magazine, October/November 2009
Lovely book review by Threads magazine!

Sewing Machine Reference for Singer Sewing Machines
Part numbers correlated to various Singer sewing machines

You Asked, Charlene Phillips answers FAQs
Questions and Answers section of Sew News Magazine - Readers ask expert advice about sewing and sewing machine attachments. Learn about the bias binder, added lace to hems, adjusting tension and what about keeping soap by your sewing machine?

Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook
Sewing is back! There used to be an attachment or sewing tool for every function – putting in a zipper, making a ruffle, or buttonholes. We find attachments tossed in a box without help of manuals or instructions. Once you learn how to use them, you will give them a try.

Use your felling foot to create sturdy seams. Learn two different methods!

Use your edge stitcher for so many things. You can create your own lace, add lace while hemming, or even add lace while hemming.

Universal Embroidery guide attaches directly to your regular presser foot. Slide your ribbon or rick-rack through the gude to keep it under your foot while sewing.

Selected Works

Mylar Embroidery made very easy and fun!
Creative Machine Embroidery, March/April 2011
Tote of Many Colors article guides you in using Mylar Embroidery film. Add glimmer!
Vintage presser feet
Threads Magazine, June/July 2010
You don't need a vintage sewing machine to benefit from the tips and techniques - grab your feet and begin!
book review
Threads Magazine, October/November 2009
Discover the joy of using attachments
Singer Sewing Machine Reference book
Sewing Machine Reference for Singer Sewing Machines
Part numbers and attachments lists for many vintage Singer sewing machines
What questions do you have?
You Asked, Charlene Phillips answers FAQs
Sew News Magazine Article Feb/March 2010
Non-fiction
Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook
How to use over twenty-five sewing machine attachments, both old and new.