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The Winner of the Book "Sewing in a Straight Line" by Brett Bara is...
1 commentFind out if you are the lucky winner of "Sewing in a Straight Line" by Brett Bara!
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Corsets from the Hardware Store!
43 commentsSome of my students told me of using zip ties as a substitute for whalebone in corsets, and--it works!
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Create Fashionable Quilted Garments
Create soft, supple, lightweight, and shapely garments in which the quilting lines serve as embellishment and detail.
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Design on the Half Scale
4 commentsThe Center for Pattern Design explains the advantages of working small
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Lapped Zippers Rule!
4 commentsLapped zippers are easier to insert and look better than centered zippers in almost every situation.
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A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort
8 commentsShow off your stitches with this easy-to-learn technique.
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Draft a Two-Piece Collar with a Stand
2 commentsUse these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand.
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How to Shop for Elastic
Sewing educator and author Connie Long explains how to get the right type and the right amount of elastic for a flexible waistline.
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Making Sense of Stabilizers
2 commentsFabric stabilizers are rewriting the book on decorative sewing techniques, and new ones appear daily. Here's how to sort through the maze.
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The Merits of a Basic Fitting Pattern
4 commentsLearn how to use a sloper to simplify altering commercial patterns.
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Bra-Making Sources by Mail
2 commentsIf you want to make a custom bra, you'll need patterns as well as elastic, hook closures, rings, slides, and more. Here are some companies that sell what you need.
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