Teach Yourself to Sew

Pleat School

What could be easier than pleats? As it turns out, these little devils aren’t as straightforward as we thought.
How to Mark a Dart Accurately on Fabric

This video shows three ways to mark darts on your fabric.
Trimming Tricks

For beautifully faced edges, you need to eliminate bulk. It’s not glamorous, but a few simple steps produce amazing results.
How to Pick the Right Needle and Thread for Your Sewing Project

Take a fresh look at some old sewing rules with these thread and needle tips.
Perfect Sewing Machine Tension Every Time

Use this easy tip to find the right sewing machine tension for every fabric and every project.
Knits and Wovens: What’s the Difference?

There are two basic categories that fabrics fall into: knits and wovens. Learn how to better understand and identify these categories in order to improve your sewing.
Cut Fabric Accurately for Sewing

Accurate cutting is important for a well-sewn garment, but this step doesn't have to be difficult if you keep in mind a few simple things.
How to Identify Knit Fabrics

Take a look at a few common types of readily available knits to understand the difference between the weft and warp.
Know Your Knit Fabrics

Learn how to select and use a knit with confidence; this guide to the confusing world of knit fabrics will help you.
Choose the Correct Pattern Size

You can't rely on your ready-to-wear size when selecting a pattern size. Your best bet is to record your basic body measurements and refer to them when it's time to…

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Teach Yourself to Sew

Pleat School

How to Mark a Dart Accurately on Fabric

Trimming Tricks

How to Pick the Right Needle and Thread for Your Sewing Project

Perfect Sewing Machine Tension Every Time

Knits and Wovens: What’s the Difference?

Cut Fabric Accurately for Sewing

How to Identify Knit Fabrics

Know Your Knit Fabrics

Choose the Correct Pattern Size

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Teach Yourself to Sew

Pleat School

How to Mark a Dart Accurately on Fabric

Trimming Tricks

How to Pick the Right Needle and Thread for Your Sewing Project

Perfect Sewing Machine Tension Every Time

Knits and Wovens: What’s the Difference?

Cut Fabric Accurately for Sewing

How to Identify Knit Fabrics

Know Your Knit Fabrics

Choose the Correct Pattern Size

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Threads of Connection | Letter from the Editor

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

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