Add style and flair with pleats
38 commentsIn a recent 'snoop' shopping trip I was noticing a series of pleats at the waist areas in blouses, shirts, and lightweight jackets.
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Spring Sewing Projects - What Do You Plan to Sew?
33 commentsTaking a different tack this year, I've planned exactly what I want to finish sewing before May.
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Raw-Edge Bias Binding
17 commentsThis binding can be used on any part of the garment--curved, straight, or on corners.
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Protect Your Handbag Investment
12 commentsIf you appreciate fine handbags, here's a quick project: Make a cotton cover to safeguard an expensive accessory.
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More Tips for Working with Boiled Wool
11 commentsI was inspired by Mary Ray's blog and the current issue of Threads to work with the boiled wool I had been saving for several years. Here are some tips I developed in the process.
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How to Form Slotted Seams
15 commentsMake a wonderful finish for a center front, center back, or just about any straight or curved seam you want to call attention to.
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The many blogs of David Page Coffin
10 commentsGarment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources.
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Perfect Machine Tension Every Time
8 commentsUse this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.
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