Why Choose a Manual Leather Sewing Machine?

What to Consider When Purchasing

Key Features to Look For

In the world of sewing and quilting, the tools one chooses can significantly impact creativity, efficiency, and overall outcome. Among the plethora of sewing machines available today, long arm and high arm zigzag sewing machines are gaining traction among both hobbyists and professional sewists. These machines are not only designed for traditional sewing but also offer advanced features that make them ideal for various applications, including quilting, home décor, and garment making.

Size and Portability

One of the most popular sham sizes, the “Euro” Sham, measures 26 x 26.” Also known as a European or Continental sham, this decorative pillow is part of the main bed-scape, or “top of bed.” As part of the decorative look, Euro shams can have man different types of closures, and are meant more for propping yourself up in bed. A Queen bed typically has Euro shams, but a King bed needs 3 Euro shams to proportionately fill the bed’s width.

Natural fibers like cotton, linen, or silk are all very breathable, meaning it is easy for air to flow through them. This makes them popular among hot sleepers, as they won’t trap too much heat. (Be sure to choose a lower thread count cotton sheet, like a percale sheet, to promote cooling.)

While American bed sizes have remained fixed, there are no standard mattress depths. As a general rule, our fitted sheets have a gusset (AKA “pocket size” or “pocket depth”) that will fit mattresses up to 17” deep with enough room to tuck under the mattress. However, most of our purveyors accommodate custom orders for deeper or thinner sizes.

Bolster Pillow

It would seem that the duvet continued to be used by Europeans, for in the 18^th century, Thomas Nugent, an English writer included in his European travel book ‘The Grand Tour’ a description of what appears to be a duvet whilst in the German state of Westphalia.