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Straightening fabric

May 9, 2017

I watched the video about straightening the grain before cutting and see that they used a cotton fabric. Does the same apply for knit and/or stretch fabric like a stretch…
Adding pictures onto spandex

November 21, 2016

Has anyone added pictures onto spandex.?. I have made my daughter a swimsuit and would like to add a picture onto it. Could you let me know how to do…
Teach Yourself To Sew DVD series – what fabric is needed?

November 1, 2016

Hi there, I just purchased Season 1 of the Teach Yourself To Sew DVD series and I've very excited to start. Assuming all goes well, I expect to purchase…
I have a sewing tip to share.

September 8, 2016

I found that I can use quilters curved safety pins to keep the fabric in place on a hem, when hemming pants works really well. That way I don't get…
Bobbin won’t wind when using pedal

June 30, 2016

I recently got a used Janome Plaire. The seller said it had been tested for basic functionality. I just tried to use it and found that the bobbins won't wind.…
What is the length of circle skirt?

June 10, 2016

I am a beginner in sewing... Today, I have decided to stitch a circle skirt.. I surfed online to know the measurements I would need to sew a skirt and…
Sewing settings

April 11, 2016

I am wondering what setting to use when using two different fabrics. For example If i sew a fleece and cotton together , do I use a stitch, needle, and…
Double breasted bodices

October 25, 2015

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Cap Sleeves

August 14, 2015

I want to make a cap sleeve on a dress but the pattern piece is just a normal short sleeve. Do I just shorten the normal short sleeve pattern piece…
New to sewing and need help with a pattern

June 28, 2015

Hi. I hope someone here can be of help. I am attempting a pattern for the first time. I am stuck. It is a pattern for a skirt. It says…

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Adding pictures onto spandex

Teach Yourself To Sew DVD series – what fabric is needed?

I have a sewing tip to share.

Bobbin won’t wind when using pedal

What is the length of circle skirt?

Sewing settings

Double breasted bodices

Cap Sleeves

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Teach Yourself To Sew Archives

Straightening fabric

Adding pictures onto spandex

Teach Yourself To Sew DVD series – what fabric is needed?

I have a sewing tip to share.

Bobbin won’t wind when using pedal

What is the length of circle skirt?

Sewing settings

Double breasted bodices

Cap Sleeves

New to sewing and need help with a pattern

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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