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Perfect Machine Tension Every Time

April Mohr, contributor | April 21st, 20093 comments

Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.

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Late Autumn in Tennessee

Stormee, member | April 8th, 20092 comments

I serged strips of soft silky fabrics together and created a large piece of fabric. Then I created this long duster. It is serged together and it has dolman sleeves that are very wide and flowing. It...

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Editors On the Road -- North Carolina

Deana Tierney, editor | April 7th, 20099 comments

Join us as we visit the offices of Coats and Clark to investigate how thread is made.

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Adriana´s wedding!!..

eusbel, member | March 26th, 20093 comments

She was wearding a beutiful dress that I made with CHARMUSE silk, FRANCE CHANTILLY and was drapeaded all the top.

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Doll Fashionistas Headed for Hollywood!

EllenLumpkinBrown, member | March 24th, 2009

The Doll Loft is a family affair and my mother will be sitting in for me at a book event at my childhood library in Los Angeles! How cool is that??!! The book event will include a wide...

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Classic Summer Dress

handmaiden, member | March 16th, 20091 comment

A classic summer dress that has fit, proportion and great silouette

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Strike It Rich Gold Trenchcoat

Stormee, member | February 23rd, 20094 comments

This was an easy and versitile coat to make, I made it out of gold drapery taffeta that has jaquard lines throughout the fabric. I found the most beautiful rhinestone buttons and it just so...

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Handstitched & Reusable Gift Card

stitchedcards, member | February 23rd, 2009

We specialize in hand-stitching amiable and colorful characters that can be loved and enjoyed by many people. Stitched cards are made with our unique Give Again™ design. When given to...

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Emery Pincushions

nakpunar, member | February 6th, 20094 comments

I sew these pincushions for my store. When you use this black mineral to fill your pincushion it becomes one of the best pincushions in all the world! Emery pincushion! Every time you stick your...

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SewDanish- Scandianvian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies

SewDanish, member | February 6th, 2009

I cannot help making things and I love experimenting with lots of different techniques combining them in unusually ways. The items in my shop httpwwwSewDanishetsycomnbspnbsp...

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fruit burst

artyfarty, member | February 2nd, 2009

detail of a larger textile piece i made from poly cotton and wading i used free hand machine embroidery hand embriodery, block printing and beading. i tie dyed the fabric then worked...

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Pam's Evening Hobo

sewingpurses, member | December 29th, 20086 comments

This is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...

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Hell in a Handbasket Hoody

SelenaEon, member | December 17th, 200813 comments

Hell in a Handbasket Hoody has a completely finished basketweave center back and cuffs. This looks incredible! Wherever I wear my jacket, peoples heads turn my way without fail! This particular...

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Shibori Design on Silk

jbertha, member | December 6th, 20081 comment

A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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Reflections of Hope

jbertha, member | December 1st, 20081 comment

“Reflections of Hope”: Project Description and Rationale On May 12, 2008 a major earthquake devastated southwestern China. At last count the death toll exceeded 80,000 people; more...

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Understanding Thread Tension

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 20083 comments

Learn how to use the tension devices on your sewing machine and how to thread for proper tension.

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Choosing Machine-Embroidery Threads

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 2008

All the options can be confusing. Here are guidelines for selecting the right threads for your embroidery projects.

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Quilting Supplies by Mail

Threads Magazine, editor | October 29th, 2008

Quilters in search of quilting thread, batting, quilting betweens, and open-ended thimbles will find what they're looking for at the companies listed here.

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