Adjusting Your Machine Settings
how to use a double needle on a sewing machine

Customized furniture is unique furniture that fits a particular style, size, or function. Some examples are made-to-measure sofas, personalized upholstered chairs, and beds that are made to fit a specific size room. When creating or reupholstering custom furniture, especially with thick fabrics or leather, you need a heavy-duty sewing machine to handle such solid materials and ensure the stitches are even and precise. If a heavy-duty sewing machine isn’t used, the needles might break, the stitches might be uneven, the fabric might get damaged, regular machines’ motors might burn out, and the finished piece of furniture might not last longer than it could.
Delicate fabrics often have a mind of their own, sliding or shifting during sewing. Fabric weights and pins become essential tools in this scenario. Weights can hold larger fabric pieces in place when cutting or sewing, ensuring accuracy. Pins, on the other hand, can anchor fabrics together, especially at seams or hems. Magnetic seam guides can also be positioned on the machine’s throat plate to guide fabric straight. Another tip is to handle the fabric gently, ensuring there’s no unnecessary pulling or tugging, which can distort its natural lay.