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Closures - Zippers
  30 Records, Last updated on 5/1/08 9:27 PM
(sample) External Link Zippers By the Yard and other zipper sources
Where to purchase?
5/1/08
Basic Sewing Techniques
  12 Records, Last updated on 4/26/08 6:16 PM
(sample) Message Board Sewing Tutorials
PR Members link to some of their favorite sewing tutorials
4/26/08
Beginners corner
  28 Records, Last updated on 4/3/08 9:11 PM
(sample) Message Board Absolute beginner's shopping list
A useful list of supplies for the beginner
4/3/08
Patterns - Features by company
  8 Records, Last updated on 2/12/08 7:46 AM
(sample) Message Board Dutch sewing terms translated
huge list for KnipMode, etc (discussion with link)
2/12/08
Fitting - Bust
  15 Records, Last updated on 2/11/08 7:15 PM
(sample) External Link Small Bust Adjustment (SBA)
Hungry Zombie Couture (aka simonfreep here on PR) wrote up a tutorial on doing a SBA to patterns.
2/11/08
Sewing Machine & Serger - Speciality Feet
  11 Records, Last updated on 1/18/08 8:33 PM
(sample) Message Board Resource for Specialty Sewing Machine Feet
loohoo44 put together linkings to descriptions of feet and techniques using those feet.
1/18/08
Frequently Asked Questions on PR
  49 Records, Last updated on 10/31/07 2:46 PM
(sample)   I am new to the site. How do I find my way around here? 10/31/07
Basic Sewing Techniques - Hems
  16 Records, Last updated on 10/20/07 2:10 PM
(sample) Message Board Hemming a Wool A-line Skirt
A couple methods for effective hemming of a thick fabric A-line skirt are discussed
10/20/07
Fabric - what is it? Will it work for my purpose?
  25 Records, Last updated on 9/13/07 7:34 PM
(sample) External Link A Discourse on Shirting
An article on fabric types, qualities, and weaving
9/13/07
Fitting - Pants
  24 Records, Last updated on 9/13/07 7:30 PM
(sample) Message Board Full Thighs
How to alter a pants pattern for full thighs
9/13/07
Lining, Interfacing & Stabilizers
  41 Records, Last updated on 9/13/07 7:25 PM
(sample) External Link Favorite linings
A discussion thread on lining fabrics
9/13/07
Sewing for the home
  27 Records, Last updated on 9/7/07 11:02 AM
(sample) External Link Grommet Top Curtains
Step by Step instructions for making grommet top draperies
9/7/07
Patterns - where can I get them?
  5 Records, Last updated on 8/29/07 6:11 AM
(sample) Other Pattern Review Shop
Get your patterns at a reasonable price & support PR at the same time.
8/29/07
Sewing with Knits
  13 Records, Last updated on 8/29/07 6:04 AM
(sample) Message Board Knit weight for a T-Shirt
direct link to post on 2nd page, w/ listing of minimum weights for t-shirt fabric
8/29/07
Couture Techniques
  5 Records, Last updated on 8/9/07 9:08 PM
(sample) External Link Basic Hand Stitches
The most used hand stitches for sewing
8/9/07
Sewing for Men
  5 Records, Last updated on 6/27/07 9:06 PM
(sample) Message Board How do Guys Learn to Sew?
Applicable to anyone learning to sew, but a discussion geared specifically for men who want to sew
6/27/07
Patterns - Altering
  18 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 9:03 PM
(sample) External Link Pattern Alteration - common fitting issues
From New Mexico State University
4/12/07
Closures - Snaps
  10 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 9:01 PM
(sample) External Link Fasteners Made Easy
Several Types Of Snaps
4/12/07
Sewing with Sergers
  12 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 9:00 PM
(sample) External Link Sewing Techniques with an Overlock Machine
Special Tips for Overlock Sewing
4/12/07
Facings and Bindings
  30 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:59 PM
(sample) External Link Facings Made Easy
Shaped Facings, Extended Facings, and Bias Facings
4/12/07
Patterns - choosing size
  15 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:58 PM
(sample) External Link Selecting a Pattern Size for Perfect Fit 4/12/07
Sewing Machines & Sergers - How and where to shop
  14 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:57 PM
(sample) External Link Selecting an Overlock Sewing Machine
Tips from the New Mexico State University Extension
4/12/07
Notions - Irons
  9 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:52 PM
(sample) External Link Some Pressing Tips
By Susan Wright
4/12/07
Stitching on Sewing Machines
  3 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:50 PM
(sample) External Link Free Motion Embroidery
You don't need a special machine to make basic designs.
4/12/07
Sewing Machines & Sergers - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  16 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:47 PM
(sample) External Link Sewing Machine Maintenance
Things you should and should not do
4/12/07
Fitting - Shoulders/Neckline
  15 Records, Last updated on 3/4/07 2:27 PM
(sample) External Link Fit For You: Shoulder Savvy
Some tips and drawings on fitting shoulders, from Sew News
3/4/07
Closures - Buttons & Buttonholes
  29 Records, Last updated on 12/6/06 8:10 AM
(sample) Message Board Sturdier Button Loops
An alternative to plain thread loops
12/6/06
Fitting - Skirts
  14 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:32 AM
(sample) External Link How To Sew A Elastic Skirt
By Sarah Chmielewski
10/31/06
Sewing with Leather
  9 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:31 AM
(sample) External Link Sewing With Leather and Suede
By S. Denise Hoyle
10/31/06
Creative Sewing
  24 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:31 AM
(sample) External Link Boning for Costume, Evening and Bridal Wear
By Linda Sparks
10/31/06
Fabric - where can I get it?
  12 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:30 AM
(sample) External Link Fabric Definitions and Pronunciations
By Judith
10/31/06
Sewing for Children
  24 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:30 AM
(sample) External Link How To Sew A Elastic Skirt
By Sarah Chmielewski
10/31/06
Sewing spaces
  12 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:29 AM
(sample) External Link How To Clean And Maintain Upholstery
By Carl Sahlberg
10/31/06
Sewing Costumes
  8 Records, Last updated on 10/3/06 8:58 AM
(sample) External Link How to Make Medieval Costume
the Arthurian Costume
10/3/06
Thread - Troubleshooting
  8 Records, Last updated on 10/3/06 8:57 AM
(sample) Review Thread Storage
Tip By Dot
10/3/06
Notions - DressForms
  10 Records, Last updated on 10/3/06 8:53 AM
(sample) External Link Using Dress Form
Eliminate Multiple Try On
10/3/06
Thread - Serger Thread
  10 Records, Last updated on 9/29/06 4:53 PM
(sample) External Link Thread - brands and types
from SewingWithTom.com
9/29/06
Basic Sewing Techniques - Seams
  10 Records, Last updated on 9/18/06 5:44 PM
(sample) Message Board Neat Seams
Improve Neatness of Finished Items
9/18/06
Fitting - Other (e.g. leotards accessories)
  8 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:19 AM
(sample) Message Board Using Sloper for Fitting
Pattern-Fitting becomes Much Easier by Using Sloper
9/15/06
Fitting - Back
  8 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:18 AM
(sample) Message Board Sway Back Adjustment
What should the width of the dart be?
9/15/06
Fitting - How do I make or copy this?
  9 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:12 AM
(sample) Newsletter Article Bell Sleeves
Pattern Recreation-by Dale Chun
9/15/06
Basic Sewing Techniques - Sleeves
  11 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:06 AM
(sample) Newsletter Article Bell Sleeves
Pattern Recreation-by Dale Chun
9/15/06
Fitting - Upper body
  5 Records, Last updated on 9/14/06 10:13 PM
(sample) External Link Altering Darts on Commercial Patterns
Raising or lowering a bust dart
9/14/06
Fitting - Drafting from scratch
  17 Records, Last updated on 9/14/06 10:02 PM
(sample) External Link How to make Maternity Outfit from Existing Outfits 9/14/06
Sewing Bottlenecks
  5 Records, Last updated on 9/11/06 11:19 PM
(sample) Newsletter Article No time to sew
An article by Deepika
9/11/06
Advanced Sewing Techniques - Tailoring
  17 Records, Last updated on 9/11/06 11:13 PM
(sample) Message Board Eliminating shoulder pads
Instructions on how to adjust a pattern to remove (or add) shoulder pads, from Els
9/11/06
Closures - Unconventional
  2 Records, Last updated on 6/7/06 7:46 PM
(sample) Message Board Closure options
A quick listing of some possible closure alternatives, to get you thinking...
6/7/06
Sewing Formals
  3 Records, Last updated on 3/19/06 8:38 PM
(sample) Message Board Bias Cut Gown
To underline bias charmeuse or not...
3/19/06
Advanced Sewing Techniques - Bias sewing
  26 Records, Last updated on 3/19/06 8:27 PM
(sample) External Link Bias Basics
from the Get Creative Show website
3/19/06
Thread - Sewing Machine Thread
  11 Records, Last updated on 3/12/06 8:30 PM
(sample) Message Board Basting: Any tips or favorite notions?
Types of thread best for basting
3/12/06
Sewing Lingerie
  7 Records, Last updated on 3/4/06 3:15 PM
(sample) Online Class Online class- Lingerie Techniques
A helpful class taught by Lisa Taranto
3/4/06
Patterns - Tracing and Preparing
  41 Records, Last updated on 7/15/05 6:49 AM
(sample) Message Board Copying Ready to Wear (RTW) Pants 7/15/05
Notions - what do I need? Where do I get it?
  5 Records, Last updated on 7/15/05 6:45 AM
(sample) Message Board Difference between stretch and ballpoint needles 7/15/05
Patterns - Cutting and Marking
  13 Records, Last updated on 4/18/05 10:28 AM
(sample) External Link Marking the Pattern Pieces on fabric
Uses of tracing paper, tailors tacks, snips, tracing wheel, fabric marking pens, chalk and more!
4/18/05
Organizing (fabrics patterns notions etc.)
  7 Records, Last updated on 12/21/04 7:48 AM
(sample) Review Organizing your Pattern Stash
A tip by Karmeng
12/21/04
Basic Sewing Techniques - Waistbands
  38 Records, Last updated on 12/17/04 2:42 PM
(sample) External Link The Great Elastic Waistband
From Threads Online - Learn how to make comfortable and stylish waistbands
12/17/04
Sewing Machines & Sergers - Features
  26 Records, Last updated on 9/7/04 9:52 AM
(sample) External Link Serger buying checklist
From the pages of Threads Magazine Online
9/7/04


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