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25 Ways to Save Time & Money in the Sewing Room
Designer and stylist Ruth Ciemnoczolowski shares her tips.
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Slow Sewing for a Better Experience
Author Patricia Keay champions slow sewing—a new, old-fashioned way to savor the creative experience.
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Enter the Threads & Simplicity Monthly Spring Sewing Sweepstakes!
9 commentsEnter each month until June for a chance to win machines from Simplicity!
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How to Sew a Blind Hem
12 commentsLearn how to sew a blind hem on both, standard and industrial sewing machines.
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Armhole and Sleeve-Cap Seam Worksheet
2 commentsPrint out this handy worksheet to record armscye and sleeve-cap dimensions.
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Finding Fabric Shops in Paris
3 commentsSome of the shops mentioned in Susan Khalje’s “Sewing Destination: Paris, France” article in Threads #167 are difficult to find. Here are some site markers and directions to help you find your way, as well as some budget-friendly fabric shops to visit.
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Get Creative with Edge Finishes on Your Twist Top
12 commentsIn this web extra, learn how to create three different neckline finishes for the "Twist Top" from Threads #167 (June/July 2013).
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How to Make Bounded Buttonholes
2 commentsWith edges wrapped in fabric, these buttonholes are bound to last.
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How to Sew Lap and Applique Seams
Author Claire B. Shaeffer investigates three lapped seams: the basic lapped seam and two appliqué versions.
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Lace Edges
In this article, Claire Shaeffer demonstrates six ways to edge lace to perfection without depending solely on scallops, but in ways that set your lace garments above the rest.
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Add a Gusset to a Sew-In Sleeve
Author Kenneth D. King focuses on the set-in sleeve gusset.
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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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Add Zipper-Pull Tassels to a Portfolio Clutch Bag
Decorate zipper pulls with chain, suede, or leather tassels.
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Save Your Fabric from Pulls and Snags
1 commentHere's a sewing room solution for a tricky fabric problem.
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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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