Sewing Saves

How to Miter Binding Corners Using a DIY Template

Make a DIY miter template for sharp, accurately formed corners.
DIY Tool for Well-Sewn Jeans Belt Loops

Belt loops for jeans can be difficult to sew onto the garment since they are thick and narrow. Make a custom jig for easy, even topstitching.
Sewing Save: Correct a Miscut Buttonhole

Fix miscut buttonholes easily with these two methods: appliqué over the cut for an embellishment opportunity or convert the closure to hidden snaps with decorative buttons.
How to Fix Print Motif Mishaps

Despite your best efforts, a fabric print occasionally can end up in undesirable arrangements on a garment. Perhaps the main print motif is cut off at a seam in a…
Zipper Installation Fixes for Common Problems

Every once in a while, something goes wrong with a zipper installation. Your first impulse might be to remove and reinstall the zipper, but if major disassembly is necessary, the…
Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

Match bobbin to thread I found a way to store my bobbins so that the thread does not unwind, and I always know the thread’s brand and color number for…
Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

When you feature patch pockets on a garment that doesn’t lend itself to visible topstitching, the usual method is to line the pocket, then hand-sew it in place. A hand-sewn…
Learn Two Ways to Support the Collar Stand on a Finished Shirt

A collar stand sometimes turns out too weak to adequately support the collar, and a shirt or blouse’s neckline looks sloppy. You may have noticed this on a garment you…
How to End a French Seam Above a Vent

When you’re working with lightweight fabrics, a French seam is often the finish of choice. But if there’s a side-seam vent, you need a way to neatly end the seam…
How to Create a Nearly Invisible Patch to Repair Holes, Tears, or Stains

When you know how to sew, you can mend open seams and fallen hems easily with a bit of stitching. If you make your own clothes and save some fabric…

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Sewing Saves

How to Miter Binding Corners Using a DIY Template

DIY Tool for Well-Sewn Jeans Belt Loops

Sewing Save: Correct a Miscut Buttonhole

How to Fix Print Motif Mishaps

Zipper Installation Fixes for Common Problems

Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

Learn Two Ways to Support the Collar Stand on a Finished Shirt

How to End a French Seam Above a Vent

How to Create a Nearly Invisible Patch to Repair Holes, Tears, or Stains

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Sewing Saves

How to Miter Binding Corners Using a DIY Template

DIY Tool for Well-Sewn Jeans Belt Loops

Sewing Save: Correct a Miscut Buttonhole

How to Fix Print Motif Mishaps

Zipper Installation Fixes for Common Problems

Sewing Tips from Threads Magazine Readers

Attach a Patch Pocket Without Visible Stitches

Learn Two Ways to Support the Collar Stand on a Finished Shirt

How to End a French Seam Above a Vent

How to Create a Nearly Invisible Patch to Repair Holes, Tears, or Stains

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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