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Elastic For Every Project

Find out how to use the top elastic products to best advantage.
Sewing Tips for Alpaca Knits

Learn about the correct tools and methods to sew alpaca knits and create a sweater, cardigan, clingy dress, or gored skirt.
Go with the Grain – Sewing Woven Fabrics

Go with the woven fabrics grain
Prepare Fabric Properly

Prepare fabric for sewing by checking and straightening the grain; assessing the textile’s colorfastness; and preshrinking it.
Design Your Own Cutting Table

Your back will thank you for a tabletop set at a comfortable height.
Darts Build Shape into a Garment

Darts are important for creating a well-fitting garment. They can be straight, concave in shape—with legs that curve inward, or convex—with outward-curving legs.
How to Select the Best Scissors and Shears

A guide to selecting the best scissors and shears for the job.
11 Essential Sewing Tools

For less than $60, you can purchase all the tools you need for happy sewing.
Four Ways to Finish Seams For Your Sewing Project

Match the technique to the fabric for attractive and durable seam allowances.
Back to Basics: Hand-Stitched Garments

Making a garment entirely by hand may seem like a big project. Threads Digital Ambassador Becky Fulgoni has made several and found it satisfying. She walks through what to consider…

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