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Book Giveaway: Draping Basics by Sally M. Di Marco

Book Giveaway: "Draping Basics" by Sally M. Di Marco

amm, contributor | March 15th, 2011243 comments

This book is a must if you'd like to learn draping techniques.

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How to Sew a Thread Chain

How to Sew a Thread Chain

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | February 28th, 20115 comments

Susan Khalje demonstrates this couture technique.

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How to Sew a Thread Bar

How to Sew a Thread Bar

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | February 28th, 20115 comments

Susan Khalje demonstrates this couture technique for securing a closure.

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Facing a Facing

Facing a Facing

MaryRay, contributor | February 7th, 201118 comments

The inside edges of facings might be for your eyes only, but you still want them to look clean and pretty.

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Create Ripple-Free Piping

Create Ripple-Free Piping

SusanKhalje, contributor | January 30th, 2011

Sewers of all levels can definitely tackle this wonderful design detail.

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Sewing Without Pins

Sewing Without Pins

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 20111 comment

There are many advantages to sewing without pins in the way.

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Universal Principles for Patternmaking

Universal Principles for Patternmaking

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Learn the formulas you need to master the art of patternmaking.

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Working with Twin-Needles

Working with Twin-Needles

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Twin needles can be used to finish sporty or tailored garments or to create wild and wacky effects on almost any fabric.

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How to Sew with Sequin-Covered Fabric

How to Sew with Sequin-Covered Fabric

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Learn techniques for keeping you sane when working with sequin-covered fabric.

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How to Make a Perfect Notched Lapel

How to Make a Perfect Notched Lapel

KennethDKing, contributor | January 30th, 2011

Notched lapels are one of the hallmarks of good tailoring, and there's no reason to consider them impossible.

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Learn the Secret Strength of Organza

Learn the Secret Strength of Organza

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 30th, 2011

Add invisible, weightless support and strength with silk organza.

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The Golden Rule of Proportions

The Golden Rule of Proportions

ThreadsMagazine, editor | January 27th, 2011

Use the golden ratio to create garments that look great on the hanger and flatter your particular figure.

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Pulling Teeth: Tips to Shorten Zippers

Pulling Teeth: Tips to Shorten Zippers

smcfarland, contributor | December 30th, 20106 comments

Sewing instructor Jacque Goldsmith shares quick solutions for trimming too-long zippers

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Unconventional Buttonholes

Unconventional Buttonholes

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | December 22nd, 20107 comments

Tackle these challenging closures with confidence using approaches from our experts.

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Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks

Keep These Seam Finishes in Your Bag of Tricks

MaryRay, contributor | December 9th, 201012 comments

Here are a couple of simple and efficient ways to beautifully finish seams.

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Button Placement

Button Placement

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 22nd, 201017 comments

Find the perfect button placement to prevent a gap at the front of a garment.

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Classic Bound Buttonhole

Classic Bound Buttonhole

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | November 17th, 20106 comments

Learn how to create Anne Kendall's classic, corded buttonhole.

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Tell-tale signs of an accomplished sewer

Tell-tale signs of an accomplished sewer

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | October 27th, 201010 comments

Tips for how to take your finishes from beginner to professional

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Teach Yourself to Sew - the magazine

Teach Yourself to Sew - the magazine

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | October 20th, 20108 comments

Introducing the magazine for sewers who are just starting out

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Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Install a Zipper

Teach Yourself to Sew: How to Install a Zipper

VictoriaNorth, executive web producer | June 28th, 201012 comments

Learn how to sew a zipper into a garment in the latest episode of our beginner sewing series.

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