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How to Take Four Different Body Measurements

How to Take Four Different Body Measurements

Evamarie, web producer | April 30th, 20133 comments

Susan Lazear shows you how to take four different body measurements using a variety of tools.

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The Winner of Couture Sewing is...

The Winner of "Couture Sewing" is...

EmilyBerube, intern | April 23rd, 2013

Congratulations to the winner of "Couture Sewing" by Claire B. Shaeffer!

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How to Sew a French Seam

How to Sew a French Seam

Evamarie, web producer | February 28th, 20133 comments

Learn how to sew a a French seam with this quick video tutorial.

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How to Serge Seam Allowances

How to Serge Seam Allowances

Evamarie, web producer | February 21st, 20133 comments

Learn how to serge seam allowances with this quick video tutorial.

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Book Giveaway The Colette Sewing Handbook

Book Giveaway "The Colette Sewing Handbook"

EmilyBerube, intern | February 19th, 201348 comments

You could have the chance to win "The Colette Sewing Handbook" By Sarai Mitnick.

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Four Serging Techniques

Four Serging Techniques

annieoconnor, assistant editor | January 24th, 201321 comments

Pamela Leggett explains how to use your serger to create gathers, pretty lettuce edging, and how to properly serge corners and curves.

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How to Sew a Stitch and Pink Seam Finish

How to Sew a Stitch and Pink Seam Finish

Evamarie, web producer | January 14th, 201313 comments

Learn how to sew a stitch and pink seam finish with this video tutorial.

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How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances

How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances

Evamarie, web producer | January 7th, 20134 comments

Learn how to sew a stitch together seam allowances with this video tutorial.

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How to Edgestitch and Topstitch a Collar Lapel

How to Edgestitch and Topstitch a Collar Lapel

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | January 7th, 201310 comments

Fine sewing vanishes from the viewers eye, but if it is a mistake, it becomes very visible.

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How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad

How to Make a Floating Shoulder Pad

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | December 4th, 201214 comments

Check out this designer-inspired shoulder pad that moves with your garment as you move.

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How to Create a Balanced Dart

How to Create a Balanced Dart

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 22nd, 20129 comments

In heavy or dimensional fabric a dart can look bulky when pressed to one side. This technique will balance the dart value.

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How to Master the Backstitch

How to Master the Backstitch

ThreadsMagazine, editor | October 2nd, 20124 comments

Learn how to control fabric and sew secure seams with this essential hand stitch.

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How to Pin-Tuck

How to Pin-Tuck

ThreadsMagazine, editor | June 5th, 2012

Depart from the straight and narrow: “pin-tuck” curves, angles, and motifs on all types of fabric.

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Making Pretty Buttonholes

Making Pretty Buttonholes

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | April 13th, 201238 comments

Fine details make a good garment. Buttonholes are one of the finer details that draw attention to the finished creation.

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Master the Hand Stitch

Master the Hand Stitch

KennethDKing, contributor | March 28th, 20121 comment

When sewn properly, they are as strong as machine-sewn stitches, and you can do them almost as quickly.

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How to Sew a Bound Buttonhole

How to Sew a Bound Buttonhole

ThreadsMagazine, editor | March 12th, 201212 comments

With edges wrapped in fabric, these buttonholes are bound to last.

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How to Sew an Ironing Board Caddy

How to Sew an Ironing Board Caddy

ThreadsMagazine, editor | March 10th, 20121 comment

Make an ironing-board cover with a matching sewing-tool caddy.

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How to Attach Hooks, Eyes & Snaps

How to Attach Hooks, Eyes & Snaps

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | March 5th, 201226 comments

A simple locking stitch will fasten these to your garments.

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Stress-Free Pleats

Stress-Free Pleats

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | February 27th, 20124 comments

Pleats are making a comeback! Learn how to add them to your garments.

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Three Ways to Attach Boning

Three Ways to Attach Boning

ThreadsMagazine, editor | February 20th, 201215 comments

Give lightweight structure to garments and accessories with this easy-to-sew method.

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