| Basic Sewing Techniques - Seams |
| | 11 Records, Last updated on 6/2/09 9:20 PM |
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Pants Crotch Seam
How to Finish |
6/2/09 |
| Beginners corner |
| | 29 Records, Last updated on 5/25/09 8:13 PM |
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Facings
How to get facings to behave. |
5/25/09 |
| Fitting - Drafting from scratch |
| | 18 Records, Last updated on 5/5/09 9:00 PM |
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Adding East to Sloper
How to add ease in order to turn a sloper in to a garment. |
5/5/09 |
| Sewing Machines & Sergers - Features |
| | 27 Records, Last updated on 2/5/09 3:11 PM |
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Janome CoverPro Machines 900CP and 1000CP
Over 300 pages of useful information |
2/5/09 |
| Advanced Sewing Techniques - Tailoring |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 2/5/09 3:08 PM |
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Back to Basics : Notched Collars
Introduction Shaping Construction Finishing Topstitching Word Wise (definitions) |
2/5/09 |
| Sewing with Sergers |
| | 12 Records, Last updated on 1/27/09 8:52 PM |
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Serger Q&A plus project ideas
This links to a commercial, external (and unaffiliated) site. But the Q&A page has some good information, and the project page has some ideas. |
1/27/09 |
| Basic Sewing Techniques - Waistbands |
| | 38 Records, Last updated on 11/2/08 11:20 AM |
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an easy method to make and apply belt loops
Note: can't view with Firefox; can w/ IE & Opera |
11/2/08 |
| Patterns - where can I get them? |
| | 6 Records, Last updated on 10/21/08 5:50 PM |
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List of Free Patterns for Charity Sewing
Compilation |
10/21/08 |
| Fitting - Back |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 10/17/08 7:34 PM |
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Sway-Back Adjustments
A detailed conversation on sway-back and some solutions for it. |
10/17/08 |
| Fabric - what is it? Will it work for my purpose? |
| | 26 Records, Last updated on 8/16/08 9:10 PM |
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Word List: Definitions and Descriptions of Fabric and Cloth
Not all of the definitions are complete, but it might have that obscure term you want definted! |
8/16/08 |
| Closures - Zippers |
| | 30 Records, Last updated on 5/1/08 9:27 PM |
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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 |
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Sewing Tutorials
PR Members link to some of their favorite sewing tutorials |
4/26/08 |
| 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 |
| Fitting - Bust |
| | 15 Records, Last updated on 2/11/08 7:15 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Hemming a Wool A-line Skirt
A couple methods for effective hemming of a thick fabric A-line skirt are discussed |
10/20/07 |
| Fitting - Pants |
| | 24 Records, Last updated on 9/13/07 7:30 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grommet Top Curtains
Step by Step instructions for making grommet top draperies |
9/7/07 |
| Sewing with Knits |
| | 13 Records, Last updated on 8/29/07 6:04 AM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Fasteners Made Easy
Several Types Of Snaps |
4/12/07 |
| Facings and Bindings |
| | 30 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:59 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Some Pressing Tips
By Susan Wright |
4/12/07 |
| Stitching on Sewing Machines |
| | 3 Records, Last updated on 4/12/07 8:50 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Fabric Definitions and Pronunciations
By Judith |
10/31/06 |
| Sewing for Children |
| | 23 Records, Last updated on 10/31/06 8:30 AM |
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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 |
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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 |
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How to Make Medieval Costume
the Arthurian Costume |
10/3/06 |
| Thread - Troubleshooting |
| | 8 Records, Last updated on 10/3/06 8:57 AM |
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Thread Storage
Tip By Dot |
10/3/06 |
| Notions - DressForms |
| | 10 Records, Last updated on 10/3/06 8:53 AM |
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Using Dress Form
Eliminate Multiple Try On |
10/3/06 |
| 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 |
| Fitting - Other (e.g. leotards accessories) |
| | 8 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:19 AM |
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Using Sloper for Fitting
Pattern-Fitting becomes Much Easier by Using Sloper |
9/15/06 |
| Fitting - How do I make or copy this? |
| | 9 Records, Last updated on 9/15/06 8:12 AM |
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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 |
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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 |
| Advanced Sewing Techniques - Bias sewing |
| | 26 Records, Last updated on 3/19/06 8:27 PM |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Difference between stretch and ballpoint needles |
7/15/05 |
| Patterns - Cutting and Marking |
| | 13 Records, Last updated on 4/18/05 10:28 AM |
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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 |
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Organizing your Pattern Stash
A tip by Karmeng |
12/21/04 |
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