"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sewing is one of those skills that sounds enjoyable and can be highly useful in the long run. Yet, it can ...

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More advanced users need machines with built-in stitches, embroidery capabilities, and quilting features, which can elevate your sewing from basic to brilliant. Don’t forget about durability – a ...

I mainly use DMC embroidery floss. For DMC No. 5 and No. 8 and for linen thread, I embroider with a single strand.

They are separated by their features, from automatic needle threaders and speed controls to specialised embroidery stitches and computerised systems. I explain all of this and share my expert reviews ...