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Master Class: More Great Fabric Manipulations
Raveling fabrics and cloth tubes can take your garments to a new embellishment level.
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Two Takes on Felting Wool Jersey
2 commentsExercise your creative options by shrinking wool jersey before, or after, embellishing with it.
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Cut Up Your Patterns and Add Seams
2 commentsLearn how to get extra style mileage from your favorite patterns by creating new seams.
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Free Pattern: Threads Shawl Collar Blouse
1 commentDownload a schematic for a wrap-front, shawl collar blouse, and add your own twin-needle embellishment.
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Make Your Own Rucci "Worms"
1 commentThis bullion stitch, a favorite of designer Ralph Rucci, can be easily mastered with a little practice.
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Identifying Treasures in Your Button Stash
Unfortunately, there are no set and easy ways to determine how much a button or set of buttons is worth; their value is determined by many factors. Learn how to identify what's rare in your collection.
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Video: Variable-Width Facing on a Decorative Edge
5 commentsOverlapping a brightly colored facing adds interest and style to your garment. In this video, designer Diane Ericson demystifies the technique of extending the facing around the edge of a seam.
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Video: Two Custom Trims for Your Garments or Home
7 commentsUsing basic materials, simple sewing steps, and a sewing machine, it's surprisingly easy to mimic designer trims for use in your home and wardrobe. In this video, Linda Lee shows you how.
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Video: Embellishing with Paint Sticks
7 commentsStencil designer Laura Murphy uses paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to fabric.
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Video: Design Details with Fleece Cording
1 commentCording made from fleece is especially effective for finishing irregular edges. In this video, clothing designer Rochelle Harper demonstrates the techniques.
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4 Belt Styles that are a Cinch to Make
2 commentsWith the variety of support and hardware options now available, creating a custom look has never been easier—or more fun.
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Knotted Fabric Buttons and Beads
2 commentsEasy to make and virtually cost-free, knotted fabric beads and buttons can provide the perfect accompaniment to a unique outfit.
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Pipe-Wrapping Technique for Dyeing Fabric
1 commentYou can create exciting patterns by wrapping loose folds of fabric around a pipe and tying it with string.
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Wrap-and-Dip Technique for Dyeing Fabric
1 commentWrapping with string protects parts of the fabric surface from contact with the bleach, creating a tie-dye effect.
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Resist-and-Spray Technique for Dyeing Fabric
1 commentFor a lovely patterned effect, place flat, detailed objects on a piece of fabric, then spray on a bleach solution.
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Dyeing with Bleach
6 commentsLois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach.
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Video: Manuel's Piped Pockets
3 commentsStraight or curved, stitch the welts and form the pocket.
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Put a Bead Behind That Button
5 commentsSewing a bead behind a button is an elegant trick that works with a variety of garments
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Stitch Buttons by Machine
Stitch buttons by machine for a more secure attachment in less time
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