Sewing Tricks That Everyone Needs to Have Up Their Sleeve

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Sew Buttons on by Machine Instead of by Hand

When it comes to sewing buttons, handling a few by hand is fine, but when you've got a bunch to attach to your clothing, it's time to bring in the machine. Sewing multiple buttons with a machine isn't as daunting as it might seem. Here's the next sewing tip: lower the feed dogs, which allows the needle to stitch in one spot repeatedly. Most machines lower the feed dogs automatically when you select the button sewing function, making this super easy!

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This is really a great feature that allows you to save some time when you are sewing buttons onto your newly made garment.