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Tutorial for a simple tissue case. They are basically a lined fabric rectangle fol...
Hi all - a few people have asked about my zipper bags... there is a step by step t...
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Sometimes it's hard to find the right colour ribbing when coming to finish off a g...
I started sewing this dress that had a circle skirt and all was good until I got t...
I searched high and low for an alternative to the facing used on Burda's Jakob shi...
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The Saddle Stitch is a decorative stitch, often seen on men’s jackets, but you cou...
A little bag that you can get done in an evening and is perfect for new sewers. Th...
Sometimes, you may have a raw edge you need to finish, perhaps at a neckline, but ...
You can use regular thread to make simple crocheted loops for button or belt loops...
In this How To, we explain the uses for basic sewing supplies and pattern making t...
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Choosing the right thread can greatly improve your sewing experience. We thank our...
We recently showed you how to use a baby hem with a straight-stitch. Now we are g...
When you want a super tiny and delicate hem for thinner lightweight fabrics the ba...
An easy and clean way to finish a hem, can also add a decorative element to the in...
The double stitched seam is good for lightweight or stretch fabrics, to keep the f...
This finish uses the same technique as the Hong Kong binding seam finish, but appl...
The Hong Kong binding seam finish encloses the raw edges of the seams inside strip...
It’s often quite tricky to hem anything curved or round depending on severity of t...
Here is a quick how to for the Knife Pleat, the most basic and common pleat used i...
Here's another method to lining the Charlie Bag. A bit more work than the other m...
This is a nice way to finish a Charlie bag with home-made bias tape and a straight...
If you are dissatisfied with the way your bust darts turn out (aka: looks like you...
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