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Holiday Tips: Bake, Sew and Wrap Ideas from Threads Readers
8 commentsSome holiday-type hints, drawn from Threads readers' tips
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How to Sew Velvet like a Pro
It's that time of year when velvet starts making its triumphant comeback with holiday dresses for girls of all ages. Get tips from the pros who can sew it best.
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Stray threads become artistic cards
Recycle used lint roller papers that were used to clean up your thread mess and transform them into works of art.
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Fitting Tips from the Pros: Online Extra
14 commentsIn the latest issue of Threads (No. 146 Dec/Jan), Louise Cutting and Linda Lee share their quick tips for fitting your problem areas. Here are a couple more tips from these talented ladies.
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Keep fabric steady while ironing with a magnet
Magnets can be a sewers best friend at the ironing board.
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Recycled fabric makes great piping
Can't get to the fabric store? Use recycled strips of fabric as cording to create your own piping.
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Mark even hems with string
Getting an even hem marked without a friend can be tough. Use a string covered with chalk to help you when a buddy isn't on hand.
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Use a lightbulb for easy pressing
Quickly press small fabric and garment pieces with a light bulb.
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Reuse plastic bags for smooth sewing
Use recycled plastic bags to help tame tricky fabrics.
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Tame your bobbin tails
With all the different colors and types of thread I use, my bobbins were really a mess. My husband came up with a great idea to correct this problem using 7⁄8-inch transparent tubing from the hardware store.
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Make a seam-allowance guide with tape
Use tape to create a seam-allowance guide for your sewing machine.
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Organize your bobbins
Use straightened paper clips to keep bobbins with their matching thread spools
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