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Getting Plastered with a Custom Dress Form

My friend Paula and I set out to create the one sewing tool that would catapult our sewing to couture status: the custom dress form.
A Bag of Surprises

Nothing prepared me for the joy experienced by sewing for my nieces, Lucianne and Audrey, and my nephews, Ian and Domenic.
The Art of Kumihimo: Unique Braided Trims

Kumihimo, the art of Japanese braiding, is simple to learn and even easier to get hooked on. There are innumerable variations, and a change of braiding material further multiplies the…
A Reason for Ruffles

A few years ago, I retired from a long and busy teaching career. My husband and I relocated to Texas. I hadn’t had time to sew in ages and, in…
Sewing Stories: The Threads that Bind

When I was growing up, there were always hand-stitched reminders of my mother in the house. The most prominently displayed were three large, framed hand-embroidered samplers. One of my most…
Sewing Stories: Frugal Finery

I was giddy with excitement when I opened the invitation to attend a winter dinner and ball at the Australian embassy in Washington, D.C. It was going to be a…
How to Make Chinese Knots

Chinese knots, also called frogs, make excellent replacements for buttons and buttonholes, adding texture and flair to your garment.
Make a Vertical Buttonhole

This vertical buttonhole technique creates a beautiful finish.
Hide Snaps on Loosely Woven Fabrics

Louise offers a neat trick for concealing snaps on handwoven fabrics.
Impeccable Snap Alignment

Learn two ways for achieving precisely aligned snaps.

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