| Basic Sewing Techniques - Waistbands |
| | 39 Records, Last updated on 10/5/09 5:24 AM |
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How long should my elastic be?
Sizing guideline for sewing elastic |
10/5/09 |
| Creative Sewing |
| | 24 Records, Last updated on 9/19/09 2:51 AM |
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Simple Machine Smocking
Use your sewing machine to easily imitate the look of hand smocking. Second page is missing but the content on the first and third pages are quite useful. |
9/19/09 |
| Notions - what do I need? Where do I get it? |
| | 6 Records, Last updated on 9/15/09 8:40 PM |
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Machine Needle Selection
Organ Needle's helpful list of needle size vs fabric weight. |
9/15/09 |
| Couture Techniques |
| | 5 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 6:43 PM |
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Haute couture
Know what it means and where it came from |
9/5/09 |
| Closures - Buttons & Buttonholes |
| | 27 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 6:35 PM |
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Free Step by Step Directions to Sew Bound Buttonholes |
9/5/09 |
| Fitting - Skirts |
| | 12 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 6:29 PM |
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Complete Step by Step Directions to Change Jeans in to a Jeans Skirt |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing for Children |
| | 19 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 6:11 PM |
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Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Tooth Fairy Pillow
Here's a project that you can make and just may be handed down to your grandchildren |
9/5/09 |
| Thread - Troubleshooting |
| | 8 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:49 PM |
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Sewing Machine Troubleshooting: Solving Sewing Machine Problems
Skipped Stitches, Knotting or Breaking Thread, Helping Hands, Tension Adjustments, Regular Maintenance |
9/5/09 |
| Patterns - Tracing and Preparing |
| | 41 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:42 PM |
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Lay-Out, Cutting & Marking
Fabric Lay-outFabric CuttingMarking Pieces |
9/5/09 |
| Patterns - Cutting and Marking |
| | 13 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:35 PM |
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Lay-Out, Cutting & Marking
Fabric Lay-outFabric CuttingMarking Pieces |
9/5/09 |
| Fabric - what is it? Will it work for my purpose? |
| | 26 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:32 PM |
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Fabric, Thread & Needle Chart |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing Lingerie |
| | 7 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:18 PM |
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Sewing Lingerie that Fits: Fitting and Creating Patterns
Excerpt from Sewing Lingerie that Fits - book by Karen Morris |
9/5/09 |
| Patterns - choosing size |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:36 AM |
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Using a pattern twice and achieving the same fit!
Tips on choosing the right fabric |
9/5/09 |
| Patterns - Altering |
| | 18 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:32 AM |
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Pattern Alteration (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University on common fitting issues |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing with Knits |
| | 13 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:29 AM |
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Not your ordinary t-shirt
From the pages of Threads magazine, an article by Marcy Tilton |
9/5/09 |
| Basic Sewing Techniques - Hems |
| | 16 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:28 AM |
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Stay Stitching
Definition & Examples |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing Machine & Serger - Speciality Feet |
| | 11 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:24 AM |
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How to use a Rolled Hem/Narrow Hem foot
From SewNews on About.com |
9/5/09 |
| Basic Sewing Techniques |
| | 12 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:22 AM |
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20 ways to improve your sewing
Use these sewing principles to streamline your work and greatly enhance its quality - An online article by Barbara Emodi (Threads online) |
9/5/09 |
| Fitting - Back |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:19 AM |
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Problem Areas: The Back
Altering for Broad & Narrow Back from the pages of Threads Magazine - by Sandra Betzina |
9/5/09 |
| Patterns - where can I get them? |
| | 6 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:16 AM |
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Western and English Riding Apparel Patterns |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing Machines & Sergers - Features |
| | 26 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:10 AM |
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Shopping for a Serger
From the pages of Threads Magazine Online. Includes a serger buying checklist. |
9/5/09 |
| Beginners corner |
| | 27 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 5:00 AM |
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Sewers Drivers Ed
Download a PDF file of A Threads article on sewing mechanics, on-line courtesy of Illinois School Distric U46 |
9/5/09 |
| Basic Sewing Techniques - Seams |
| | 11 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:49 AM |
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How to Sew a French Seam
Step by step directions to sew a French seam |
9/5/09 |
| Advanced Sewing Techniques - Tailoring |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:35 AM |
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Armani Jackets: The Inside Story
Threads Magazine gives tips taken from an Armani jacket. Includes information on sleeve heads. |
9/5/09 |
| Closures - Zippers |
| | 30 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:26 AM |
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Zippers & Buttonholes
Buttonholes & Zipper installations |
9/5/09 |
| Fitting - Pants |
| | 24 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:13 AM |
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Making Perfect Pants
tips from New Mexico State University |
9/5/09 |
| Lining, Interfacing & Stabilizers |
| | 40 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:08 AM |
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Before You Choose Interfacing, Know the Basics
Does it really matter what kind of interfacing you use, fusible or sew-in? |
9/5/09 |
| Closures - Snaps |
| | 10 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 4:00 AM |
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Fasteners Made Easy (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University. Several Types Of Snaps. |
9/5/09 |
| Facings and Bindings |
| | 29 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 3:56 AM |
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Facings Made Easy (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University. Shaped Facings, Extended Facings, and Bias Facings |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing Machines & Sergers - How and where to shop |
| | 14 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 3:53 AM |
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Before You Shop for a Sewing Machine Learn about Sewing Machines
What Kind should I buy? Where should I buy it? Questions you should ask the dealer. What options do I want on the machine? |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing Machines & Sergers - Maintenance & Troubleshooting |
| | 16 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 3:45 AM |
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Salvaging Sewing Machines and Similar Equipment
How to salvage sewing machines & sergers after a flood |
9/5/09 |
| Stitching on Sewing Machines |
| | 3 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 3:35 AM |
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Free Motion Embroidery (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University. You don't need a special machine to make basic designs. |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing for the home |
| | 27 Records, Last updated on 9/5/09 3:21 AM |
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Introducing Decorator Fabrics
Includes a yardage estimator. Threads online by Laurel Sprigg |
9/5/09 |
| Sewing spaces |
| | 10 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 6:08 AM |
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Get Sew Organized
By Cynthia Townley Ewer |
9/4/09 |
| Organizing (fabrics patterns notions etc.) |
| | 7 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 6:03 AM |
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Tips:Organizing Patterns |
9/4/09 |
| Advanced Sewing Techniques - Bias sewing |
| | 26 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 5:42 AM |
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What is 'Bias'?
History of bias, fear and how to make bias work for you |
9/4/09 |
| Fitting - How do I make or copy this? |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 5:38 AM |
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Basic Pattern Drafting
What and Where to Measure -To Start - |
9/4/09 |
| Fitting - Other (e.g. leotards accessories) |
| | 8 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 5:35 AM |
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Fit Clothes Correctly To Your Body Type
Right From Sandra Bettina’s Desk |
9/4/09 |
| Notions - DressForms |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 5:10 AM |
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My Twin Dressforms and Pantsforms
Kit to make your own surgical plaster dressforms and pantsforms; mentioned in the Threads magazine article |
9/4/09 |
| Sewing Costumes |
| | 7 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 4:29 AM |
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Sewing Spiffy Clown Tips |
9/4/09 |
| Fabric - where can I get it? |
| | 12 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 3:15 AM |
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Sources: or, where to get outdoors fabrics, patterns and notions... |
9/4/09 |
| Sewing with Leather |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 2:42 AM |
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Complete tutorial on sewing with leather
Sewing Supplies, Pattern Pointers, Choosing a skin, Cutting and marking, Details, Finishing touches, Caring for leather |
9/4/09 |
| Fitting - Shoulders/Neckline |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 9/4/09 0:01 AM |
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Sleeve Alteration Tips
Adjustments for larger and smaller Arms |
9/4/09 |
| Notions - Irons |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 9/2/09 8:49 PM |
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Some Pressing Tips (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University by Susan Wright |
9/2/09 |
| Sewing for Men |
| | 6 Records, Last updated on 9/2/09 2:22 PM |
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Patterns for Men's and Boys' Underwear
Patterns available for classic boxers, low-rise shorts, bikinis, thongs, children's boxers and baby briefs. |
9/2/09 |
| Fitting - Bust |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 9/2/09 0:01 AM |
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Full Bust Enlargements
By Kathleen Cheetham, Alterations Plus & Petite Plus Patterns http://www.petitepluspatterns.com |
9/2/09 |
| Sewing with Sergers |
| | 12 Records, Last updated on 9/1/09 11:44 PM |
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Sewing Techniques with an Overlock Machine (PDF)
PDF file from New Mexico State University on Special Tips for Overlock Sewing |
9/1/09 |
| Fitting - Drafting from scratch |
| | 18 Records, Last updated on 9/1/09 11:33 PM |
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Drafting A Basic Bodice Pattern
by Baroness Briana Etain MacKorkhill |
9/1/09 |
| Patterns - Features by company |
| | 8 Records, Last updated on 2/12/08 7:46 AM |
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Dutch sewing terms translated
huge list for KnipMode, etc (discussion with link) |
2/12/08 |
| Frequently Asked Questions on PR |
| | 49 Records, Last updated on 10/31/07 2:46 PM |
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I am new to the site. How do I find my way around here? |
10/31/07 |
| Thread - Serger Thread |
| | 10 Records, Last updated on 9/29/06 4:53 PM |
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Thread - brands and types
from SewingWithTom.com |
9/29/06 |
| Basic Sewing Techniques - Sleeves |
| | 11 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:06 AM |
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Bell Sleeves
Pattern Recreation-by Dale Chun |
9/15/06 |
| Fitting - Upper body |
| | 5 Records, Last updated on 9/14/06 10:13 PM |
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Altering Darts on Commercial Patterns
Raising or lowering a bust dart |
9/14/06 |
| Sewing Bottlenecks |
| | 5 Records, Last updated on 9/11/06 11:19 PM |
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No time to sew
An article by Deepika |
9/11/06 |
| Closures - Unconventional |
| | 2 Records, Last updated on 6/7/06 7:46 PM |
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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 |
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Bias Cut Gown
To underline bias charmeuse or not... |
3/19/06 |
| Thread - Sewing Machine Thread |
| | 11 Records, Last updated on 3/12/06 8:30 PM |
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Basting: Any tips or favorite notions?
Types of thread best for basting |
3/12/06 |
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