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How to Modify Sleeves for Better Mobility by Andrea Schewe

October 5, 2020

This was the best underarm sleeve adjustment explanation i have ever seen. I will use one of these 3 methods as often as the project calls for it. I have…
Face mask tips

September 29, 2020

A couple of suggestions as I sew a lot of masks for a shelter. In addition to twill tape, another option for ties are long shoe laces. 42 inch or…
sharp corners

July 28, 2020

I have a struggle getting neat corners. I trim the seams and cut off corners, but when turned (like a pocket), it is thick and bulky.
LOSING INDIVIDUAL MAGAZINES:

July 13, 2020

I LOST A FEW MAGAZINES.I SUBSCRIBE TO THREADS NOW. When I try to go online even though I'm a subscriber now,I cannot go on the site and look up the…
Issue 210…French seam refinement article

July 2, 2020

I was really looking forward to learning from this article. However, the choice of fabric and thread color to show the stitching lines made the photos useless.Given the pattern of…
Sewing with leather

June 20, 2020

This was something I found challenging, I learned a few things I thought I might share to help others! https://brookestartssewing.com/sewing-with-leather/
Shirring help

April 12, 2020

Hello all!I’m very familiar that the standard DIY technique of shirring in a normal sewing machine (the top needle uses standard thread and the bobbin uses Elastic thread) but all…
My hem keeps rolling over

April 6, 2020

Hi, I’m sewing a wrap dress with a satin-like very slippery fabric. I’m having some problems with the hem, which is by the way on a curved edge. At first…
Are You Sewing Face Masks for Healthcare Workers?

March 22, 2020

I started this thread for everyone to share information. I know many sewers are looking for tutorials, fabric specifications, and donation instructions for face masks to help protect healthcare professionals…
Zipper in waist with elastic

February 17, 2020

Hello, working with a woven fabric to make very full drapey pair of pants. The original pattern called for knit fabric and elastic applied to waist and turned under -…

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Techniques Archives - Page 3 of 4

How to Modify Sleeves for Better Mobility by Andrea Schewe

Face mask tips

sharp corners

LOSING INDIVIDUAL MAGAZINES:

Issue 210…French seam refinement article

Sewing with leather

Shirring help

My hem keeps rolling over

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Sewing with leather

Shirring help

My hem keeps rolling over

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