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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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Create an Easy-to-Alter Waistline
By changing the construction order on a skirt finished with lining to the waist, it’s a cinch to make adjustments later.
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Four Ways to Make Your Favorite Dress
1 commentGive your favorite pattern a fresh look.
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Make Details and Embellishments for Simple Garments
1 commentThree techniques for embellishing with fabric.
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How to Work with Sheer Fabric
1 commentLayer see-through fabrics with abandon for brilliant combinations.
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Flattering Shoulder Tips
1 commentAchieving a flattering shoulder shape regardless of the current style.
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How to Add Sleeves to a Sleeveless Top
Three pretty options give a sleeveless top extra style and coverage.
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How to Make a Half Bias Jacket Lining
7 commentsSupport a jacket’s structure using a vintage tailoring technique.
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How to Create A Slimming Look with the All-In-One Pocket
3 commentsMake your tummy look smoother without having to give up bread!
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Make Endless Pieces with One Base Pattern
2 commentsA base pattern makes it easy to whip up a wardrobe of unique, well-fitting garments.
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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 Make a Tailored Garment
1 commentA traditional menswear tailor talks about how to build impeccable shape into garments.
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Couture Construction
In this article, Susan Khalje walks you through putting a garment together with couture methods.
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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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Make Knit Garments with Style
2 commentsThere are many ways to approach designing with knits. Author Katherine Tilton shows you how to create fabulous garments.
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