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Tilt Your Sewing Machine

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

A computer keyboard wrist rest can make sewing more comfortable

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Keep Pinking Shears in the Pink

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

A soft brush helps eliminate lint and keeps pinking shears working properly

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Mark Thread Spools to Remember Settings

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Marking thread spools makes for easier readjustments

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Dental Tools for Sewing

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Dental tools can assist with a variety of sewing techniques

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Removing Water-Soluble Marks

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Use an envelope moistner and paper towel to get rid of water-soluble marks

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Hand-Sew without Snags

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Use lightweight fabric to prevent your thread from snagging

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Sew a Buttonhole from the Ground Up

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

To improve your buttonhole sewing, sew the least noticed buttonhole first and work towards the most noticed buttonhole.

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Tiger Tape Revisited

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 20081 comment

Tiger tape can improve your stitching and help you create even depth and width.

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Two Threads Are Better Than One

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Use separate strands of thread to prevent knots and tangles.

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Save a Thread -- Thread a Needle

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Make use of long strands of thread.

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A Home for Thread Ends

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 2008

Transfer extra thread to a tapestry needle to make for convenient sewing tasks and repairs in the future.

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Twist-Free Hand Sewing

Threads Magazine, editor | October 17th, 20081 comment

Wind your thread onto a bobbin to prevent kinks and ensure smooth hand sewing.

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Press While You Sew; Iron Finished Items

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

There are four distinct times to press your garments while you are sewing.

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Weatherproof Fabrics Require Special Pressing Techniques

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

Use these tips and techniques for optimal results when pressing weatherproof fabrics.

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Troubleshooting Pressing Problems

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

Use these tips to get optimal pressing results.

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Fitting Full, High Hips

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

Add a second dart at the waist for a better fit.

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A Better 3-D You

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

You can pad your dress form to mimic your own, unique shape.

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Suspension Skirt

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

You can use this method to prevent your skirts from riding up in front.

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Loosen a Snug Underarm

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

A fast, easy, and unconventional way to loosen a blouse in the underarm area

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Remember Which Pattern You Used

Threads Magazine, editor | October 10th, 2008

Use this tip to remember which patterns you've sewn from your pattern collection and whether or not they were successful.

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