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Book Review: Four Sewing Companions

These four books take a positive, reassuring approach to sewing.
Construction Techniques for Peaked Lapels

Learn key techniques for creating professional, smooth-looking peaked lapels on a jacket with a separate lapel pattern piece.
How to Miter Binding Corners Using a DIY Template

Make a DIY miter template for sharp, accurately formed corners.
How to Turn That Tricky Corner on a Shawl Collar

You can prevent a shawl collar from raveling or separating where the base of the neck and shoulder seam meet. Alterations pro Pamela Howard walks through how to stabilize the…
Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Love designer denim? Stop and explore here the potential of denim design as a high-fashion fabric with custom clothier Patricia Robison.
Three Ways to Shorten Jeans

Maybe you only know one way to shorten jeans, but take it from custom jean designer Angela Wolf who can give you two more simple ways, here.
Distress Denim Seams

Q: I sew many denim jeans and jackets. Is there is a way to age the garment seams to make them look worn and soft? —Dorothy, via email A: Jeans…
Prepare Denim for Making Your Own Jeans

There are several important reasons to prewash denim. Learn how any why you need to prepare denim for making jeans.
Tools and Replacement Parts to Fix Zippers

A little practice is all it takes to become proficient at zipper repair. Learn the tips, tricks, and tools for fixing zippers, here.
5 Tips for Better Sewing

Here are 5 great new tips for better sewing from our readers.

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Book Review: Four Sewing Companions

Construction Techniques for Peaked Lapels

How to Miter Binding Corners Using a DIY Template

How to Turn That Tricky Corner on a Shawl Collar

Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Three Ways to Shorten Jeans

Distress Denim Seams

Prepare Denim for Making Your Own Jeans

Tools and Replacement Parts to Fix Zippers

5 Tips for Better Sewing

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

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