fundamentals - Threads
Giveaway: SewStylish Spring 2012 Fashion Sewing Guide
72 commentsYou could win a copy of this great issue by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.
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How to Use Pins the Right Way
29 commentsSometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought.
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Rayon Fabric and Interfacing Placement
16 commentsInterfacing is the back bone for garment construction. When placed in the wrong direction, it can make the garment look less than professional.
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Patterns for Three Apron Styles
31 commentsDownload patterns to sew aprons for everyone!
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Slot Buttonholes
17 commentsThis high fashion buttonhole treatment is perfect every time. Often fabric is very dimensional and a machine buttonhole that's not perfect can ruin a beautifully sewn garment.
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Creating a Back Neck Facing for a Garment
7 commentsMany garment patterns don’t include a back neck facing. But try creating this ‘clean finish’ to turn the collar under from shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the neckline of the back of the garment.
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Teach Yourself to Sew: Order Season 2 Now!
The 2nd season of our beginner sewing series is now available in our online store.
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Book Giveaway: "Threads Sewing Guide"
564 commentsYou could win this must-have sewing encyclopedia by simply leaving a comment.
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Pressing a Rolled Collar into a Curve
3 commentsRolled collars should be gently steamed to build in a graceful curvature.
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Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco�Deadline March 30
240 commentsThis book is a must if you'd like to learn draping techniques.
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Facing a Facing
18 commentsThe inside edges of facings might be for your eyes only, but you still want them to look clean and pretty.
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Pulling Teeth: Tips to Shorten Zippers
6 commentsSewing instructor Jacque Goldsmith shares quick solutions for trimming too-long zippers
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Unconventional Buttonholes
7 commentsTackle these challenging closures with confidence using approaches from our experts.
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Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks
12 commentsHere are a couple of simple and efficient ways to beautifully finish seams.
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Button Placement
17 commentsFind the perfect button placement to prevent a gap at the front of a garment.
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Classic Bound Buttonhole
6 commentsLearn how to create Anne Kendall's classic, corded buttonhole.
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Tell-tale signs of an accomplished sewer
10 commentsTips for how to take your finishes from beginner to professional
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Teach Yourself to Sew - the magazine
8 commentsIntroducing the magazine for sewers who are just starting out
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Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Install a Zipper
12 commentsLearn how to sew a zipper into a garment in the latest episode of our beginner sewing series.
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