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Serger or Cover Stitch: Which One is Best for Your Sewing Room? Get Answers at The Sewing and Vacuum Center

May 12, 2026 tim@sokyhappenings.com 0

Sergers and coverstitch machines are good additions to the sewing room. Neither machine will replace your sewing machine, but each brings special functions to your stitching experience. First, the serger. Sergers are special purpose machines […]

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The why and how of interfacing from The Sewing & Vacuum Center

May 7, 2025 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on The why and how of interfacing from The Sewing & Vacuum Center

What is something that isn’t seen in a garment but makes a big difference if it is missing? Interfacing! This is a structural layer placed between two fabric layers when stiffening or stability is needed […]

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New in sewing machines for 2025 from The Sewing and Vacuum Center

February 5, 2025 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on New in sewing machines for 2025 from The Sewing and Vacuum Center

Most machine companies release new sewing machines each year with new features. 2025 is no exception. Brother is releasing the top-of-the-line Aveneer EV1 with many great features for sewers. You can expect to find similar […]

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2025: New year – new possibilities at The Sewing & Vacuum Center!

January 7, 2025 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on 2025: New year – new possibilities at The Sewing & Vacuum Center!

I am approaching 2025 resolutions a bit differently. Rather than making a long list for the beginning of the year, I am making 12 resolutions, one for each month! Breaking those resolutions into smaller “bits” […]

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Holiday gifts for the sewing room from The Sewing and Vacuum Center

December 4, 2024 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Holiday gifts for the sewing room from The Sewing and Vacuum Center

Holiday gift-giving time is right around the corner! Sewers, quilters, and embroiderers always enjoy finding notions, tools, or machines under the tree. We have some suggestions that would make your stitcher happy. A new sewing machine might […]

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Finishing your quilt – It’s all in the quilting at The Sewing and Vacuum Center

March 7, 2024 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Finishing your quilt – It’s all in the quilting at The Sewing and Vacuum Center

Making a quilt involves two separate parts: piecing the top and then quilting the top. Traditionally, quilting was done by hand and there are still those who enjoy the hand quilting. Most quilts today, though, […]

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Put a new sewing machine under the Christmas tree from The Sewing & Vacuum Center

December 3, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Put a new sewing machine under the Christmas tree from The Sewing & Vacuum Center

Selecting a new sewing machine today for yourself or someone else can be a challenging task. There are many choices today in sewing machines with features to make the sewing experience a good one. If […]

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September is National Sewing Month: Sew Sustainable – The Sewing & Vacuum Center

September 4, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on September is National Sewing Month: Sew Sustainable – The Sewing & Vacuum Center

On September 21, 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared September as National Sewing Month (Proclamation #4976) “in recognition of the importance of home sewing to our nation.” Sewing skills have long been a part of our […]

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Back to school and back to sewing at the Sewing and Vacuum Center!

July 31, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Back to school and back to sewing at the Sewing and Vacuum Center!

It’s August… it’s hot… schools and colleges are ready to resume fall semesters. It’s time to get the sewing machines out and make some back-to-school projects or get a head start on holiday sewing. Before […]

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Preparing for Fall and Winter Sewing Projects with The Sewing & Vacuum Center

October 5, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Preparing for Fall and Winter Sewing Projects with The Sewing & Vacuum Center

The holidays are approaching and it’s time to think about stitching up some simple projects: Halloween treat bags, wall hangings, Christmas gifts such as small tote bags, quilts, pillowcases, etc. If you haven’t used your […]

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