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Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story
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Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story
How do you transform basic basket-weaving into a jacket with a 22-panel lattice? See the pattern and the assembly technique
by Enid Wilson

Master Class: More Great Fabric Manipulations
Raveling fabrics and cloth tubes can take your garments to a new embellishment level
by Lois Ericson

Create a High, Scrunch Collar
Draw a new pattern to make a scrunch collar
by Louise Cutting
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Feature Articles

Dyeing with BleachDyeing with Bleach
Make extraordinary patterns on dark fabrics with ordinary household bleach
by Lois Ericson

A Few Features of the Dream Machines
Automatic threading, sewing sideways and incredible stitch options -- just a few of the features now available on the newer sewing machines
with Judith Neukam

Bias 101Bias 101
Master the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments with a simple style and foolproof fabric
by Marcy Tilton

20 Ways to Improve Your Sewing
Use these sewing principles to streamline your work and greatly enhance its quality
by Barbara Emodi



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