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Not Your Traditional Patch Pocket

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | November 2nd, 2009

The key to sewing a very flat patch pocket is where you place the interfacing and how the fabric is folded and sewn.

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Halloween Costume Ideas

Tori Sandifer, contributor | October 29th, 2009

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't finished making your Halloween costume (or haven't started like me) you may be looking for some help or ideas.

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How to Cover Snaps for that Touch of Couture

Mary Ray, contributor | October 19th, 200910 comments

When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.

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Hemming a Pleated Skirt

Susan Khalje, contributor | October 13th, 20099 comments

Here's a tip or two for hemming a pleated skirt. While most of the hem is straightforward, the back edges of the pleats need to be treated differently.

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Sewing with the bobbin thread

Kenneth King, contributor | October 5th, 200918 comments

When making tucks or darts in transparent fabrics, this trick will enable you to end the stitching line perfectly!

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How do you store your thread and other sewing notions?

April M. Mohr, contributor | September 29th, 200935 comments

There are oodles of products out there for thread, bobbin and notions storage. What storage methods do you find most effective?

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How to Form Slotted Seams

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | August 17th, 20099 comments

Make a wonderful finish for a center front, center back, or just about any straight or curved seam you want to call attention to.

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Thread Beyond the Sewing Room

Threads Magazine, editor | July 30th, 2009

Our tour of the Coats & Clark thread factory taught us that their thread shows up in some of the most unexpected everyday items.

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Post your sewing tips

Misa Giroux, contributor | July 21st, 200910 comments

Share your quick sewing tips with us and they might appear in an upcoming issue of Quick Stuff to Sew.

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SmartFlix--the NetFlix for All Crafters

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 8th, 20092 comments

Perfect your sewing skills with the help of SmartFlix

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Make a Light Box in a Jiffy

April M. Mohr, contributor | July 2nd, 20094 comments

Here's a way to make a light box without spending a penny!

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Create Perfectly Mitered Corners

Mary Ray, contributor | June 29th, 20097 comments

If you love precise, crisp edges – this technique is for you.

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The many blogs of David Page Coffin

Misa Giroux, contributor | June 24th, 20096 comments

Garment construction gets easier with David Page Coffin's sewing tutorials, PDFs, previews, and noteworthy sources.

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Snappy thinking

judith neukam, contributor | June 23rd, 20091 comment

Never let a good idea go to waste, share it with somebody.

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An Easy Way to Turn Bias Cording Right Side Out

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | June 8th, 200913 comments

Bias covered cording has many sewing uses once you know the secrets to making it.

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Got Spots?

judith neukam, contributor | May 27th, 20097 comments

Just call me the fabric whisperer. I’ve been handling fabric for a few more decades than I like to admit and if yours has spots, let's talk.

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Perfect Machine Tension Every Time

April M. Mohr, contributor | April 21st, 20095 comments

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

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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Nicole Smith, contributor | April 8th, 20096 comments

Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.

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Packing Tips Help You Travel in Style

Threads Magazine, editor | January 20th, 2009

Keep garments neat and organized with Marcy Tilton's system for stuffing a suitcase.

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Hell in a Handbasket Hoody

SelenaEon, member | December 17th, 200814 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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