Tools

Push and Pull Needle Threaders for Hand and Machine Sewing

There are two types of needle threaders: those that pull the thread through the needle’s eye and those that push it through.
How to Create Denim Details

Learn how to add designer details spotted on the runways: reverse appliqué with machine-embroidered patches, beading, ribbon, and more.
Break in Your Jeans

Most designer jeans are sold with artful distressing. Learn how to break in your jeans and recreate a designer look.
Sewing Supplies for Travel

Take these handy sewing tools and supplies with you when traveling.
Assimilated Cyborg / Robotic Machine Cybernectic alien species / Human Collective seeker

Hello,My name is Kenny, and I've always been a huge fan of technology! I've always been good with wires. I have thousands of random wires I've collected throughout the years)…
Common Household Objects with Unexpected Sewing Uses

Here are eight common utensils that double as unorthodox sewing tools.
Essential Sewing Tools: Machine needles

Judith Neukam walks you through sewing machine needle anatomy and how to read the needle packaging. She also highlights various machine needles types and their uses.
Kenneth D. King’s Essential Sewing Tool Kit, Part 2 | Video

Watch as expert Kenneth D. King reveals the essential tools inside his personal sewing tool kit.
Make Your Own Tailor’s Pressing Tool

A dauber is handy tailor's tool used to help press seams on wool garments.
make washable, sewn, fabric tree ornaments and brooch pins with $1 epatterns that have Paris / Eiffel Tower inspired art printed on inkjet fabric by Kristie Hubler

These are washable, sewn, fabric brooch pins and Christmas tree holiday ornaments with art by Kristie Hubler, printed on inkjet fabric usingKristie's $1 epatterns and Thermoweb Ultrahold HeatNBond...

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