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Before purchasing something, one should always set the limits on their budget first. This goes for sewing machine purchases as well. […]
Grommets (also called eyelets) are one of those things that seem to really separate homemade garments and bags from store bought ones. They’re incredibly useful for utility-type items (bags, curtains, tarps) and can range from making something look more sturdy to more elegant. And you don’t have to purchase expensive equipment in order to attach them to your project. […]
This article we will cover some basic hand sewing techniques: the straight stitch, the whip stitch, and how to tie off your thread. […]
Adjusting pattern length is easy to do on purchased patterns from one of the more popular pattern companies such as Mccalls, Butterick, Vogue, and Simplicity, but these tips can help you to lengthen or shorten ANY sewing pattern. […]
This article is part 2 of the demonstration showing how to put a zipper in pants and trousers. […]
This article demonstrates how to put a zipper in pants and trousers. […]
Chances are that if you’ve ever seen a pair of blue jeans, you’ve seen a bartack stitch. […]
If you are going to sew anything, the chances are likely that you’ll have dots, squares or lines that need to be traced onto your fabric. But these markings are there to help you sew your project! Knowing how to transfer them properly can make all the difference. […]
What is a seam allowance? Why is it important? The seam allowance is the extra space between the stitched seam and the raw edge of the fabric. […]
This tutorial will show you how to replace a button on a shirt. […]
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