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As a sewist, what are you most thankful for?

As a sewist, what are you most thankful for?

April M. Mohr, contributor | November 17th, 200910 comments

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for what we have. What is your greatest sewing-related blessing?

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Not Your Traditional Patch Pocket

Not Your Traditional Patch Pocket

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 2nd, 20093 comments

The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn.

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How to do a Blanket Stitch

How to do a Blanket Stitch

Kenneth King, contributor | October 26th, 200910 comments

This stitch is primarily used decoratively as an edge stitch.

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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture

How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture

Mary Ray, contributor | October 19th, 200924 comments

When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.

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Mystery Foot Revealed

Mystery Foot Revealed

April M. Mohr, contributor | October 15th, 200920 comments

We asked for your help in determining the purpose of an unusual sewing foot. The mystery has been solved.

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How do you store your thread and other sewing notions?

How do you store your thread and other sewing notions?

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 29th, 200940 comments

There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective?

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching

BOOK GIVEAWAY: Embroidered Effects: Projects and Patterns to Inspire Your Stitching

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 15th, 200947 comments

This book by Jenny Hart will inspire you to add embroidery to the garments, gifts and home dec items that you make.

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How to Do a Slipstitch

How to Do a Slipstitch

Kenneth King, contributor | August 13th, 20093 comments

Here is another useful stitch to know. This stitch is great for hemming and finishing.

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What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?

What's Your Favorite Non-standard Sewing Machine Foot?

April M. Mohr, contributor | August 11th, 200968 comments

Some feet are must-haves, some are fun and frivolous, and some are just not worth the time and effort. Share which feet you can't live without.

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Piping adds a special touch to your sewing

Piping adds a special touch to your sewing

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 28th, 20091 comment

Piping is an embellishment you can add to just about every garment or home décor pattern to take it up a notch.

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How to do a Pickstitch

How to do a Pickstitch

Kenneth King, contributor | July 27th, 20092 comments

This strong, decorative stitch can be used to install zippers in difficult fabrics or understitch seam allowance on facings.

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More on A Moveable Waist from Threads Issue #144

More on A Moveable Waist from Threads Issue #144

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 14th, 20092 comments

Author David Page Coffin expands on creating an adjustable waistband

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SmartFlix--the NetFlix for All Crafters

SmartFlix--the NetFlix for All Crafters

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 8th, 20092 comments

Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix

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Make a Light Box in a Jiffy

Make a Light Box in a Jiffy

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 2nd, 20096 comments

Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny!

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How to do a Fell Stitch

How to do a Fell Stitch

Kenneth King, contributor | June 22nd, 20096 comments

The fell stitch is used to appliqué one layer of fabric to another.

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How to Sew a Catch Stitch

How to Sew a Catch Stitch

Kenneth King, contributor | May 26th, 20097 comments

Kenneth King shows you two versions of this handy stitch.

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Perfect Machine Tension Every Time

Perfect Machine Tension Every Time

April M. Mohr, contributor | April 21st, 20095 comments

Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.

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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Nicole Smith, contributor | April 8th, 20096 comments

Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.

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Shibori Design on Silk

Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20082 comments

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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Go against the Grain

Go against the Grain

Threads Magazine, editor | November 23rd, 20081 comment

Get creative when aligning pattern pieces along the fabric's yarns.

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