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How to Form Slotted Seams

LOUISE CUTTING, contributor | August 17th, 200914 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

ThreadsMagazine, 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

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | July 21st, 200916 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

amm, 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

amm, contributor | July 2nd, 20098 comments

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

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Create Perfectly Mitered Corners

MaryRay, contributor | June 29th, 200917 comments

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

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The many blogs of David Page Coffin

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | June 24th, 200910 comments

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

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Snappy thinking

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | June 23rd, 20092 comments

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, 200916 comments

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

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Got Spots?

stitchhappy, senior technical editor | May 27th, 20099 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

amm, contributor | April 21st, 20098 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

_nikki_, contributor | April 8th, 200910 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

ThreadsMagazine, 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, 200815 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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Hooping Tips for Successful Embroidery

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 19th, 2008

Discover fresh ideas for ease and accuracy when inserting your fabric in a machine embroidery hoop.

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Skipped Stitches on Ultrasuede

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 11th, 2008

You can use this tissue paper trick to stop your machine from skipping stitches.

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Interfacing Doesn't Always Have to Match

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 11th, 2008

A wool crepe can be a great substitute for itchy and bulky tweed fabrics.

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Elastic Connection

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 11th, 2008

You can use these tips to eliminate bulk when sewing elastic waistbands.

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Keep Track of Your Fabric Stash

ThreadsMagazine, editor | November 11th, 20083 comments

You can use this method to keep track fo your fabrics; it will help you know if you have enough fabric for certain projects that you may have in mind.

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