During this time of self-quarantine, let's chat with Brenda Ratliffe, owner of Pink Castle Fabrics and The Stitchery Sewing Center in Michigan. Brenda and I have been friends for a few years, and recently she's had to face some tough realities of the sewing & quilting industry. She shares her journey from starting Pink Castle Fabrics in her basement in 2011 up to today where she and her husband, Jason, operate an online business and have two brick and mortar locations. With many local quilt shops and sewing-related businesses struggling, we discuss why this is happening and what we can do as a community to survive and thrive. http://www.thestitcheryonline.com/ https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/ SEWING CHAT! Brenda + Jason from Pink Castle Fabrics (2018) ? https://youtu.be/j4RsTuZ8AKU Subscribe to the Sewing Report if you want to join in and learn! https://goo.gl/WxA2s4 DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links for several different programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FABRIC WHOLESALE DIRECT REFERRAL CODE: https://goo.gl/PdcuNr EBATES - earn cash back for shopping at over 2,500 stores! https://www.rakuten.com/r/JLSTEF4?eeid=28187 MY SEWING MACHINES: Brother CS7000i Computerized 70 Stitch Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/2Uufnoc EverSewn - Sparrow 25 -197 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine http://amzn.to/2gh8iDh http://amzn.to/2itYeto (comes w/accessories!) Eversewn 6-pc Accessory Quilting Foot Kit Low Shank http://amzn.to/2npBQ3n Thank you to EverSewn for providing Sewing Report the Sparrow 25 used in our videos! Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine https://amzn.to/2WrssjE Brother 1034D Serger - http://amzn.to/1FNpsxo Janome MemoryCraft 7700 Sewing Machine NEED CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS, STICKERS, PAPER PRODUCTS? https://refer.moo.com/s/sewingreport You'll love MOO! They've awesome print products and cool design finishes. Get 20% off your first order! WHAT I DO WHEN I'M NOT SEWING... JEN TALKS FOREVER CHANNEL https://goo.gl/EkWQP2 Join in on Instagram with #sewingreportsquad! ? Talk to me: @sewingreport TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/9dF7K1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewingreport Instagram: http://instagram.com/sewingreport Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SewingReport/ Snapchat: sewingreport SEWING REPORT FILMING GEAR: http://www.sewingreport.com/about-sewing-report/equipment-list/ ABOUT SEWING REPORT: Discover your love of sewing, crafts + DIY projects ? Here you'll find beginner to intermediate sewing tips + tutorials, sewing machine & product reviews / how-to's + documenting my creation process - anything from quilting, sewing clothes, machine embroidery, building dollhouses, home decor, easy art, to paper crafts. WORK WITH ME! https://wp.me/P7ePxp-F See new po ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le07dLUnxXM

Recently I bought a new pair of sweatpants that arrived with a hole in the pocket, so I fixed it myself at the sewing machine. This quick & easy repair method works for a hole or gap at the seam of a pair of pants, skirt, or dress. It will *not* work for a tear or hole in the middle of the fabric. Demonstrated on a Juki DDL-8700 industrial sewing machine using Glide 40 weight trilobal thread (available in my Etsy shop). Whenever I can, I prefer to mend my clothing and home textiles to extend the life of these items. Sewing Report Etsy Shop - Ready to sew beginner kits + curated supplies https://tidd.ly/3gjckfC (affiliate) How to Use a Sewing Machine ✔️ Basics + Overview | Brother CS7000i https://youtu.be/U8Ot8RhULzg How to Sew Basic Straight Stitches on a Sewing Machine | Beginner Lesson https://youtu.be/EavteZrIzjo DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links for several different programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Embrilliance Embroidery Software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/sewingreport (affiliate) Expressions Vinyl - cheap HTV, adhesive, craft vinyl https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=471254&u=1104060&m=46676&urllink=&afftrack=0 HTVRONT - cutting machine vinyl & supplies https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2141224&u=1104060&m=100147&urllink=&afftrack= Purchase scrapbooking supplies from the Scrapbook.com superstore! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=33184&u=1104060&m=7429&urllink=&afftrack= MY SEWING MACHINES: Brother CS7000i Computerized 70 Stitch Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/2Uufnoc Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine https://amzn.to/2WrssjE Brother 1034D Serger - http://amzn.to/1FNpsxo Juki DDL 8700 Industrial Straight Stitch Machine w/Servo Motor https://amzn.to/3rruyi4 Janome MemoryCraft 7700 Sewing Machine Shop Sulky Thread & Embroidery products: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=820197&u=1104060&m=63058&urllink=&afftrack= ? Talk to me: @sewingreport TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/9dF7K1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewingreport Instagram: http://instagram.com/sewingreport Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SewingReport/ NEED CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS, STICKERS, PAPER PRODUCTS? https://refer.moo.com/s/sewingreport0 You'll love MOO! They've got awesome print products and cool design finishes. Get 25% off your first order! ABOUT SEWING REPORT: Making sewing + crafts fun and approachable ? Beginner friendly sewing tips + tutorials, quilting, sewing + embroidery machines, product reviews, relevant industry news + interviews. Free products ≠ guaranteed coverage, companies/brands don't get editorial input on content. I don't do paid product/service reviews. https://wp.me/P7ePxp-F (Please read my business policies before reaching out) All content provided on Sewing Report channel/social media platforms is for informational/entertainment purposes only. The owner of Sewing Report makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. The owner of Sewing Report will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qom6Ud5wp1k

Sewing and hemming knit fabrics is made easier with a coverstitch machine. In this video, I show you three ways to use this type of sewing machine - the chain stitch, top stitching, and hemming knits. SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY VIDEOS! http://bit.ly/2hlQx6x If you enjoyed this video, the best way to support making more like this is to subscribe. You'll be notified about my latest videos - plus it's free! Sewing Report is teaming up with Pink Castle Fabrics to bring you a special series of videos all about coverstitch machines. Mention Sewing Report when you order a sewing machine over $500 and receive a free gift! (Subject to availability) Janome CoverPro 1000CPX coverstitch machine https://goo.gl/5xzmT6 A coverstitch machine is essential for the sewist looking to achieve a professional finish. The CoverPro® 1000CPX's innovative design is based on the marriage of an industrial-style cover hem machine and a convenient home machine. The resulting union has produced a high-speed, long arm, heavy-duty cover hem machine that looks and operates like a sewing machine. With a wide trip cover hem stitch, exclusive free arm configuration, and Janome's Seam Tightening System™ (STS), the 1000CPX is the most advanced Cover Hem machine available. Included In Box: Needle Set Screwdrivers Tweezers Needle Threader Lint Brush Accessory Box Pink Castle Fabrics is a family business started by Brenda and Jason in February of 2011. At the beginning, "warehouse" was located in the basement of our home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Brenda had just begun quilting, and had a hard time finding fabric she liked at prices that Jason liked. Pink Castle Fabrics opened their own brick and mortar location in June of 2013. HUGE thank you to Pink Castle Fabrics for making these videos possible! I personally know Brenda and Jason - they are committed to offering you the best customer service no matter where you're located. If you want to support a local quilt shop that offers online sales - check them out! Pink Castle Fabrics is an authorized Janome Dealer. https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com/ NEED CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS, STICKERS, PAPER PRODUCTS? https://refer.moo.com/s/sewingreport You'll love MOO! They've awesome print products and cool design finishes. Get 20% off your first order! MY SEWING MACHINES: EverSewn - Sparrow 25 -197 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine http://amzn.to/2gh8iDh Eversewn 6-pc Accessory Quilting Foot Kit Low Shank http://amzn.to/2npBQ3n Thank you to EverSewn for providing Sewing Report the Sparrow 25 used in our videos! Brother 1034D Serger - http://amzn.to/1FNpsxo Janome MemoryCraft 7700 Sewing Machine CRAFTSY - FREE & PAID ONLINE CLASSES, FABRIC, SUPPLIES http://craftsy.me/2nshpFC Comprehensive sewing resource guide: http://www.sewingreport.com/resourc ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiSoArICcnk

It's official - parent corporation Amazon has shuttered fabric.com! The end of an era for the sewing community. Instead of the typical fabric offerings on the site, this message appears: "As of October 20, 2022, we will no longer sell products on fabric.com. Thank you so much for supporting our business over the years. We appreciate the role we played in bringing your creations to life, and wish you the best as you continue to make this world a more beautiful place with your handmade designs! Amazon.com continues to offer more than a million fabrics and sewing supplies, and we encourage you to explore the Amazon fabric shop to meet your creative needs." Amazon Fabric Shop: https://amzn.to/3zlYr7h Right now, it appears the remaining inventory from fabric.com has reverted to the Amazon storefront. The company Instagram & Facebook accounts are no longer found either. https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/20/23414295/amazon-fabric-online-store-shut-down-crafting-supplier Sewing Report Etsy Shop - Ready to sew beginner kits + curated supplies https://tidd.ly/3gjckfC (affiliate) DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links for several different programs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Embrilliance Embroidery Software https://www.embrilliance.com/jamaffiliates/sewingreport (affiliate) Expressions Vinyl - cheap HTV, adhesive, craft vinyl https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=471254&u=1104060&m=46676&urllink=&afftrack=0 HTVRONT - cutting machine vinyl & supplies https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2141224&u=1104060&m=100147&urllink=&afftrack= Purchase scrapbooking supplies from the Scrapbook.com superstore! https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=33184&u=1104060&m=7429&urllink=&afftrack= Subscribe to the Sewing Report if you want to join in and learn! https://goo.gl/WxA2s4 If you enjoy these videos and find value in what I'm doing, you're welcome to add to the digital Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jentalks Support via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/sewingreport?fan_landing=true How to Use a Sewing Machine ✔️ Basics + Overview | Brother CS7000i https://youtu.be/U8Ot8RhULzg How to Sew Basic Straight Stitches on a Sewing Machine | Beginner Lesson https://youtu.be/EavteZrIzjo MY SEWING MACHINES: Brother CS7000i Computerized 70 Stitch Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/2Uufnoc Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine https://amzn.to/2WrssjE Brother 1034D Serger - http://amzn.to/1FNpsxo Juki DDL 8700 Industrial Straight Stitch Machine w/Servo Motor https://amzn.to/3rruyi4 Janome MemoryCraft 7700 Sewing Machine Shop Sulky Thread & Embroidery products: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=820197&u=1104060&m=63058&urllink=&afftrack= ? Talk to me: @sewingreport TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/9dF7K1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sewingreport Instagram: http://instagram.com/sewingreport Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SewingReport/ NEED CUSTOM BUSINESS CARDS, STICKERS, PAPER PRODUCTS? https://refer.moo.com/s/sewingreport​ You'll love MOO! They've got awesome print products and cool design finishes. Get 25% off your first order! ABOUT SEWING REPORT: Making sewing + crafts fun and approachable ? Beginner friendly sewing tips + tutorials, quilting, sewing + embroidery machines, product reviews, relevant industry news + interviews. Free products ≠ guaranteed coverage, companies/brands don't get editorial input on content. I don't do paid product/service reviews. https://wp.me/P7ePxp-F (Please read my business policies before reaching out) All content provided on Sewing Report channel/social media platforms is for informational/entertainment purposes only. The owner of Sewing Report makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. The owner of Sewing Report will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVyiY9cw2xY