Necchi

I have been hearing and seeing many sewing machines described as “heirloom quality”. To me this connotes a vision of a sewing machine built to last for many generations… hundreds of years of service with simple oiling and cleaning. The dictionary defines heirloom as “A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several […]

Hi! I’m Kais and I’m the person behind ‘EmpressFibres.’ To start my blog off, I’m just going to do a little Q and A session so you can see what I’m about at a glance! Who are you? Well, I’m Kaiserin, Kais for short and I’m a pretty much self taught seamstress, specialising in baby […]

These are some of the movies I found on the Viking website that I plan to watch before my journey: Youth (2015) Director: Paolo Sorrentino When two longtime friends go on vacation in Switzerland, they spend their time in an elegant hotel sharing stories about their children, other hotel guests and their day-to-day lives. Fred, […]

• Klasse Top Stitch Needles with Extra large eye accommodates thick topstitching thread. Extra sharp point allows needle to penetrate easily through all fabrics. Ideal for top stitching, sashiko and blanket stitching. Package of 5 Needles.
• Available in 3 sizes : size 80/12, 90/14 and 100/16. Note that size is the metric format and US format.
• Made from Metal. Compatible with most home sewing machines.
• Select needle size based on the weight of the fabric and thickness of the thread. Needles are compatible with Babylock, Bernette, Bernina, Brother, Elna, EuroPro, Husqvarna/Vicking, Janome, Juki, Kenmore, Necchi, New Home, Pfaff, Simplicity, Singer and White machines.
• Klasse’ Sewing Machine Needles is a most complete range of the highest quality, German engineered domestic machine needles. German Precision & Technology Klasse’ needles are made using German technology developed over 125 years and conform to the highest standards of needle manufacturing using German made wire. German Machinery and complying with ISO 9002, DIN 5354 (Germany).

• Klasse Stretch Needles are designed especially for two-way stretch knits, lycra, power net, silk jersey, spandex and highly elasticised synthetic fabrics, also ideal for sewing elastics. Package of 5 Needles.
• Available in 2 sizes : size 75/11 and 90/14. Note that size is the metric format and US format.
• Made from Chrome Plated Metal. The Stretch Needle has a specially designed scarf which prevents skipped stitches. Threads are usually polyester or cotton wrapped polyester, and for extra stretch woolly nylon threads are available.
• Select needle size based on the weight of the fabric and thickness of the thread. Needles are compatible with Babylock, Bernette, Bernina, Brother, Elna, EuroPro, Husqvarna/Vicking, Janome, Juki, Kenmore, Necchi, New Home, Pfaff, Simplicity, Singer and White machines.
• Klasse’ Sewing Machine Needles is a most complete range of the highest quality, German engineered domestic machine needles. German Precision & Technology Klasse’ needles are made using German technology developed over 125 years and conform to the highest standards of needle manufacturing using German made wire. German Machinery and complying with ISO 9002, DIN 5354 (Germany).

• Klasse Metallic Large Eye Needles. Ideal for sewing and embroidery with rayon and metallic threads on woven or knitted fabrics. Package of 5 Needles.
• Available in 2 sizes : Size 80/12, Needle size 80 metric / 12 US and size 90/14, Needle size 90 metric / 14 US. Made from Chrome Plated Metal.
• Made from Chrome Plated Metal. The Metallic Needle is designed with a very large eye, allowing the threads to feed freely as you sew without splitting, burring or shredding.
• This needle is also suitable for general purpose sewing, giving the added advantage of being easier to thread due to the enlarged eye. Select needle size based on the weight of the fabric and thickness of the thread. The needles are compatible with Babylock, Bernette, Bernina, Brother, Elna, EuroPro, Husqvarna/Vicking, Janome, Juki, Kenmore, Necchi, New Home, Pfaff, Simplicity, Singer and White machines.
• Klasse’ Sewing Machine Needles is a most complete range of the highest quality, German engineered domestic machine needles. German Precision & Technology Klasse’ needles are made using German technology developed over 125 years and conform to the highest standards of needle manufacturing using German made wire. German Machinery and complying with ISO 9002, DIN 5354 (Germany).

• Klasse # A6100/80. Universal Needles has a slight ball point making it extremely versatile. Ideal for most woven fabrics, knits and synthetics.
• Package of 5 Needles. This package has Universal Needles size 80/12. Needle size 80 metric / 12 US.
• Made from Chrome Plated Metal. It works well on most home machines and is the most commonly used needle for synthetic woven and natural fibers.
• The finer needles are generally used on lightweight fabrics and the larger size needles are for medium to heavyweight fabrics. Threads range from 100% cotton and silk to a variety of synthetic and polyester/cotton blends. Select needle size based on the weight of the fabric and thickness of the thread.
• Klasse’ Sewing Machine Needles is a most complete range of the highest quality, German engineered domestic machine needles. German Precision & Technology Klasse’ needles are made using German technology developed over 125 years and conform to the highest standards of needle manufacturing using German made wire. German Machinery and complying with ISO 9002, DIN 5354 (Germany).

One of the most recent Design Districts of the Milan Design Week is Porta Venezia in Design. Even though it has recently been structured as an organic path during the Fuorisalone, Porta Venezia is a long-standing participant in the Milan Design Week, back in the early stages. The exhibitions and the Palaces of Milan In […]

I’ve heard a lot about this ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ phenomenon which is sweeping the nation outside my vault doors. I don’t get to do a lot of needlework in here, but I do have access to decades worth of films that teach it. I’m probably the best theory sewer there is. For those of […]

Forte dei Marmi (Lucca) – Dopo la vittoria nei quarti di finale ai calci di rigore contro il Berekum Chelsea, i ragazzi della Primavera del Genoa sono pronti ad affrontare la sfida di semifinale del Torneo di Viareggio 2019, in programma per oggi lunedì 25 marzo alle ore 14. Di fronte a loro, sul campo […]

Italy’s stylish identity Milano is beautiful, vibrant, culturally advanced, and Milanese people are leaders in style. This comes with no doubt. Many people try to compare Milan and Rome. Why such a need? Rome is equally beautiful and maybe even more… OK. But most of Italian cities are, without a doubt, beautiful. The point with […]

Pumpkin Ridge Quilt Shop/ McArthur Quilt Shop is at 118 West Main Street, McArthur, Ohio. Terry and Debbie Stevens,are the owners, Terry services most brands sewing machines. McArthur Quilt Shop is a dealer for Juki long arm machines and Juki QVP,Elna Necchi sewing and embroidery machines. Terry will come to your home and service long […]

Ahmad AE, Kutikov A, Finelli A. Needle Tract Seeding Following Renal Tumor Biopsy: Scarcely a Concern or a Concern to Scare? European Urology. 2019 PMID: 30642611. Al-Hebshi NN, Baraniya D, Chen T, et al. Metagenome Sequencing-Based Strain-Level and Functional Characterization of Supragingival Microbiome Associated with Dental Caries in Children. Journal of Oral Microbiology. 2019;11(1):1557986. PMID: […]

Here’s the second of my pick of comedy songs by American comedian Allan Sherman. This one is America’s a Nice Italian Name. Again, you can see the lyrics below the video. America’s A Nice Italian Name I live in Italy, the sky is sunny. ‘t’sa nice-a place. ‘t’sa nice-a place. And if you think the […]