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How to Take Four Different Body Measurements
3 commentsSusan Lazear shows you how to take four different body measurements using a variety of tools.
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How to Sew a French Seam
3 commentsLearn how to sew a a French seam with this quick video tutorial.
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How to Serge Seam Allowances
3 commentsLearn how to serge seam allowances with this quick video tutorial.
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Four Serging Techniques
21 commentsPamela 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
13 commentsLearn how to sew a stitch and pink seam finish with this video tutorial.
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How to Stitch Together Seam Allowances
4 commentsLearn how to sew a stitch together seam allowances with this video tutorial.
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How to Sew a Single-Fold Clean Finish Seam
23 commentsLearn how to sew single-fold clean finish seam with this video tutorial.
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Tips for Better Topstitching
4 commentsTopstitching is as simple as sewing a straight stitch, but with the right tips you can achieve stunning results.
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How to Pin-Tuck
Depart from the straight and narrow: “pin-tuck” curves, angles, and motifs on all types of fabric.
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Simple Fixes and Mending Techniques
9 commentsAnalyze and repair common garment wear and tear.
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The New ThreadsMagazine.com
3 commentsThe entire Threads family of sewing brands is now in one place.
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Master the Hand Stitch
1 commentWhen 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
12 commentsWith edges wrapped in fabric, these buttonholes are bound to last.
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MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: The April/May 2012 issue of Threads magazine!
97 commentsYou could win our latest issue by leaving a comment.
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Three Ways to Attach Boning
15 commentsGive lightweight structure to garments and accessories with this easy-to-sew method.
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Rayon Fabric and Interfacing Placement
18 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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Learn the Four Fastest Flat-Fell Seams
2 commentsThese fast versions will surely speed up your sewing.
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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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Create Ripple-Free Piping
Sewers of all levels can definitely tackle this wonderful design detail.
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Sewing Without Pins
1 commentThere are many advantages to sewing without pins in the way.
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