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Keep Track of Fitting Order

You can use a rainbow color order to keep track of your adjustments.

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Equal Spacing for Buttons, Snaps, etc.

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Use this trick for positioning a series of buttons, buttonholes, snaps, or any sewing detail.

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Marking Seamlines on Silks

You can use this method to mark seamlines on hard-to-handle, slippery silks and lining fabrics.

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Matching Patterns on Pockets

Here's a simple trick for matching pocket fabric when cutting out a print shirt.

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For My Finale, the Jacket

A tip for making an outfit with multiple matching garments

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Tape Tips

Advice on various tape solutions

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Trace Patterns Vertically

Advice for tracing original patterns vertically

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Pattern Markings Made Easier

Learn how to speed up the process of transferring pattern markings to the fabric.

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Mark Buttonholes on Fleece

Use masking tape as a guide when marking buttonholes.

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Graph Paper for Pockets

Graph paper can act as a sewing guide to help you sew straight seams and square corners.

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Don't Embroider That Design, Yet!

Avoid some of the most common mistakes of machine embroidery.

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A Safe Way to Sew Beaded Fringe

Using a glue stick while sewing beaded fringe can help you keep from breaking beads or needles.

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Brooching Delicate Fabrics

This technique helps keep your delicate fabrics from tearing.

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Speedy Sequin Application

Use a pencil and glue to apply cupped sequins.

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Tape Guide for Topstitching

Use masking tape for straight topstitching.

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Design Without Drawing

A scanner can provide great help with your design elements and patterns.

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No Alterations Needed

Change your seam allowances so you won't have to make pattern alterations.

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Make a Sewing Worktable

Learn how to make a useful and affordable table for your sewing room.

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Button Purse Feet

Learn how to make "button purse feet" to protect the fabric on the bottom of your purse.

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Liquid Skin Thimble

Learn how to create a flexible, protective thimble

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