Eazy Stitch Sewing Academy Secunda

28/02/2026

14/01/2026

📌DONT USE METAL BOBBINS IN A DROP IN MACHINE📌 ’its a common temptation, especially if you have a stash of old metal bobbins lying around, but using them in a modern top-loading (drop-in) machine can lead to some expensive repairs.
​Here is why you should stick to the plastic ones recommended for your machine:
​1. Magnetic Interference
​Most top-loading machines use a magnetic bobbin case to help keep the bobbin in place and maintain consistent tension.
​The Problem: Metal bobbins can interfere with this magnetic field.
​The Result: This disrupts the timing of the hook system, leading to skipped stitches, uneven tension, or "bird-nesting" (tangled thread under the fabric).
​2. Weight and Momentum
​Plastic bobbins are significantly lighter than metal ones.
​The Problem: A top-loading machine is calibrated for the low inertia of a plastic bobbin. When you stop sewing, a heavy metal bobbin has enough momentum to keep spinning for a split second.
​The Result: This extra rotation creates slack in your thread, which often causes the thread to jump out of the tension disc or jam the machine the moment you start your next stitch.
​3. Wear and Tear (The "Soft vs. Hard" Rule)
​The bobbin case in a top-loading machine is usually made of plastic or a soft composite.
​The Problem: Metal is harder than plastic. As the metal bobbin spins thousands of times, it acts like a tiny saw, scratching and gouging the inside of the bobbin case.
​The Result: Those tiny nicks and scratches will eventually snag your thread, causing it to snap constantly. Replacing a bobbin case is much more expensive than buying a pack of plastic bobbins.
​Important: Not all plastic bobbins are the same!
​Even if you stay with plastic, ensure you are using the correct Class for your machine (most common are Class 15 or L-Style). Using a bobbin that is even 1mm too tall can prevent the needle from clearing the bobbin correctly, potentially breaking your needle or damaging the hook.
​Pro Tip: If you aren't sure which one you need, check your manual or bring an original bobbin to the store to compare the height and the "flatness" of the top and bottom.

12/01/2026

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12/01/2026

04/01/2026

Most beginners fight with:
– skipped stitches
– thread breaking
– fabric puckering
– bird nests underneath

And they change everything…except the needle.

Here’s the truth 👇

A sewing needle is not just a needle.
It is a precision tool.

If the needle is:
– dull
– bent
– wrong size
– wrong type

…the stitch cannot form correctly. Period.

Needle size matters

The number = thickness.

• 70/10 → light fabrics (cotton lawn, viscose, silk)
• 80/12 → medium fabrics (cotton, linen)
• 90/14 – 100/16 → heavy fabrics (denim, canvas)

Heavy fabric + small needle = broken thread
Light fabric + big needle = holes & damage

Needle type matters

• Universal → woven basics
• Stretch / Jersey → knits (rounded tip, no holes)
• Microtex → fine & precise fabrics
• Jeans → thick, dense fabrics

A needle should be changed:
• every 8–10 hours of sewing
• after a big project
• if you hit a pin
• when stitches start acting weird

A dull needle slowly destroys your work.

Get this right and sewing becomes calm, clean, satisfying.

If this helped you, save it.
If your stitches are acting up…change the needle first. 🌻

07/10/2025

From the book 'Let's Play Store' (1936), illustrated by Ruth E. Newton 🥰

07/10/2025

Would you like to learn how to sew? Is your sewing machine staring you down? Do you have fabric and patterns stacked away but no idea where to begin?
Let's help you get started with the Easy Stitch experience. No prior experience needed. Contact us for more
information today: 082 804 4324

01/10/2025

Our Puppet sewing lessons are back for the holidays!
Kids ages 7+ are all welcome to join us for some holiday sewing!
Contact us to secure a spot 🧵🪡
082 804 4324

10/09/2025

Let your kids learn a new skill! How do we sew on a button? How do we thread a needle? How do we cut with fabric scissors? All these fun things and more while creating a fun project to take home*
Bookings required as limited spaces are available.
Contact us today: 082 804 4324