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How to Make Bubble Fabric Trim

How to Make Bubble Fabric Trim

KennethDKing, contributor | September 25th, 201216 comments

I found a vintage jacket at the thrift shop recently with this great trim, and decided that I wanted to figure out how to do it.

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Color Correction

Color Correction

SLMiller, associate editor | December 21st, 20114 comments

Fashion designer Angela Wolf offers tips for transforming your garments and fabrics with dyes.

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer

BOOK GIVEAWAY: "Couture Sewing Techniques" by Claire B. Shaeffer

amm, contributor | August 30th, 2011508 comments

Claire Shaeffer's latest book is a must-have for any dedicated sewer

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Creating Perfect Bias Fabric Loops

Creating Perfect Bias Fabric Loops

SusanKhalje, contributor | May 23rd, 201125 comments

It's all in the details (well, not all of it), but an otherwise nicely-made garment can be spoiled by less-than-perfect finishing touches. Here's a guide to creating perfect fabric loops.

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How to Make Loops in Soutache Braid

How to Make Loops in Soutache Braid

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 18th, 20091 comment

Learn how to make small loops in soutache braid lie perfectly flat for elegant embellishment details.

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Snappy thinking

Snappy thinking

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | June 23rd, 20092 comments

Never let a good idea go to waste, share it with somebody.

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An Easy Way to Turn Bias Cording Right Side Out

An Easy Way to Turn Bias Cording Right Side Out

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | June 8th, 200916 comments

Bias covered cording has many sewing uses once you know the secrets to making it.

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Put a Bead Behind That Button

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 17th, 20085 comments

Sewing a bead behind a button is an elegant trick that works with a variety of garments

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Stitch Buttons by Machine

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Stitch buttons by machine for a more secure attachment in less time

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Organize Your Button Stash

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 17th, 20081 comment

A strategy for keeping your button stash organized

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Hand-Sew without Snags

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 17th, 20081 comment

Use lightweight fabric to prevent your thread from snagging

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Trims, Trims, and More Trims

Trims, Trims, and More Trims

GorgeousThings, contributor | May 31st, 2007

Trim can make or break an outfit. Check out these online resources which can help you add something special to your next project.

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