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Video: An Expert Technique for Aligning Hard-to-Match Prints

Video: An Expert Technique for Aligning Hard-to-Match Prints

Respected sewing instructor Louise Cutting share her insider secrets for precisely matching prints. Watch this free video tutorial from Industry Insider Techniques Volume 6. View article
Video: How to Press Shaped Edges

Video: How to Press Shaped Edges

You can make any garment special by adding shaped edges. Watch to learn how to press these curved details. View article
Video: How to Attach an All-in-One Facing

Video: How to Attach an All-in-One Facing

Discover two methods for installing a facing that finishes the neckline and armhole. View article
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Techniques

Q&A: How to Sew a Welt Pocket Over a Dart Q&A: How to Sew a Welt Pocket Over a Dart
Video: How to Sew Piping to a Curve Video: How to Sew Piping to a Curve
Four Smart Ways to Finish a Facing Edge Four Smart Ways to Finish a Facing Edge
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Knit Garment How to Sew an Invisible Zipper in a Knit Garment

Fundamentals

Zipper Basics: Sliders and Stops
Zipper Basics: Sliders and Stops
Video: How to Set Fabric on the Bias
Sewing for Beginners: 23 Tips and Techniques You Should Know

Tools & Equipment

Video: How to Use a Tailor's Board
Video: How to Use a Tailor's Board
Video: Sewing Machine Anatomy - How a Stitch is Made
Preventive Sewing-Machine Maintenance

Embellishments & Home Dec

Video: How to Sew a Couching Stitch Video: How to Sew a Couching Stitch
9 Ways to Write on Fabric 9 Ways to Write on Fabric
9 Ideas to Decorate your Sewing Room 9 Ideas to Decorate your Sewing Room
Video: How to Make Reversible Chair Covers Video: How to Make Reversible Chair Covers