Videos in the Series

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  Teach Yourself to Sew, Season 2 – A message from Threads

  Even more great sewing techniques. Great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their skills.
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  Welcome to Teach Yourself to Sew, Season 2

  Even more great sewing techniques. Great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their skills.
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  Sewing Machine Needles 101

  Learn about the anatomy of a sewing needle and how to choose the right needle for your project.
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  Two Great Seam Finishes

  Learn two ways to finish a seam allowance.
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  How to Finish a Facing Edge

  Learn how to finish a facing edge and get helpful advice about choosing interfacings in this video from the "Teach Yourself to Sew" series.
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  Bling & Studs 101

  Learn how to apply different embellishments to readymade or handsewn clothes.
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  How to Sew a Double-Fold Hem

  Learn how to sew a double-fold hem on a straight or curved edge with the help of some pressing and a specialized sewing machine presser foot.
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  Sewing Elastic 101

  Learn about the different types of elastic and find out which one to use for your next garment sewing project.
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  How to Apply Elastic

  Learn how to stretch elastic out over a piece of fabric and stitch through it.
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  How to Sew a Casing for Elastic and Drawstrings

  Learn a method for adding a casing to hold elastic or drawstrings to your garment waistband.
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  3 Ways to Gather Fabric

  Learn several easy ways to gather fabric.
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  Learn to Draft and Sew a Patch Pocket for Your Garments

  Learn how to make an easy patch pocket with step-by-step instructions for making and cutting a pattern to fit your hand, cutting the fabric, pressing the pocket, and sewing it…
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  Sew a Half Apron with Trimmed Patch Pockets

  Learn how to sew a half apron with patch pockets in this video tutorial
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  How to Sew an Invisible Zipper

  Learn one method for adding a zipper to your garment.
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  Make Your Own Dress Form, Part 1

  Learn how to make your own dress form out of duct tape by following this fast, fun, and inexpensive method.
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  Make Your Own Dress Form, Part 2

  Add the finishing touches to a self-made dress form from duct tape. Here's how to finish the dress form and add a floor stand.
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  A Word From the Editors of Threads

  Learn about other Threads products and sewing resources.