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Sewing Inspiration from Old Movies

Costumes of the 1930s and '40s have appealing style lines and unusual dress detailing that can give your wardrobe a custom-made look; old movies can provide sewing and design inspiration.
End Metallic Thread Woes

Use dual threading to give more definition to your stitch.
Trick for Removing Buttonhole Stitching

Use a seam ripper to help remove buttonhole stitches.
Stop Hand-Sewing Tangles

Use this tip to avoid tangles when hand-sewing.
When Thread Is Too Short for Even One More Stitch

An Easy Threading needle can help solve your stitching dilemma.
Buttonholes in Tweed Fabrics

Tweed fabrics can be difficult to match to a thread color—you don't want the stitching to stand out too much. Here's how one reader solved the problem.
Cool Tool: Gravity Feed Iron

Busy seamsters may want to consider investing in a pricey but stronger gravity feed iron.
Paint the Color Scheme

How to use paint chips from the paint or hardware store in your crafting room.
Little Shop, Little Shop of Notions

You can get unique and hard-to-find notions on the cheap at your local thrift store.
Seriously Strong Spaghetti Straps

Simple tips for making straps

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