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Message Board > Sewing Techniques and Tips ( Moderated by MissCelie)

Topic	Started By	Replies	Last Post
my little tips for making life easier.. (Pages 1 2 3 ... 16) tips and tricks for effective sewing	Lady Zoo	151	6/19/13 7:32 PM by Pj3g
Amazing Tutorials (Pages 1 2 3 ... 6) Where to find tutorials on the web	paulag1955	50	12/19/12 10:57 AM by Sanibelle
Easing a set-in sleeve (Pages 1 2 3 4)	LynnRowe	36	5/12/12 0:18 AM by Terri A
Hot Patterns notched collar (Pages 1 2 3 ... 9) discussion and tutorial	Lynnelle	86	1/23/12 0:16 AM by ChickenFreak
Great resource for using specialty presser feet (Pages 1 2 3 ... 6)	loohoo44	59	8/18/11 12:36 PM by poorpigling
Coverstitch Tips and Techniques (Pages 1 2) a compilation	Deepika	15	8/20/10 10:21 PM by The Fabric Fairy
Craftsy's "Sew Better, Sew Faster" class by Janet Pray What is your opinion?	christik	4	6/19/13 7:45 PM by christik
best buttonhole chisel to purchase? (Pages 1 2 3) looking to UPGRAYDD my buttonholing	kellyhogaboom	21	6/19/13 4:49 PM by GoSewGirl
Thread for silk chiffon	Irina Grace	7	6/19/13 2:47 PM by TessKwiltz
Bias Tape (Pages 1 2) making your own	mc	11	6/18/13 8:34 PM by a7yrstitch
Video tutorials (Pages 1 2) What makes a good one or a bad one?	tourist	12	6/17/13 10:44 AM by Mufffet
Miracle Ironing Board Cover (Pages 1 2 3)	Karine	24	6/16/13 3:59 PM by AngieRose
Pinning question	Miss Tre	0	6/15/13 5:19 PM by Miss Tre
Bikini top/Bra/Swimsuit help: KS2332 I need help figuring out an instruction - calling anyone who has sewn this pattern!	novicesewist	7	6/12/13 9:37 AM by SunFlowers
Questions about making and applying bias tape Need ideas/recommendations for making bias tape from mid-weight fabric and applying to curves	sianac	6	6/12/13 8:39 AM by lgrande
Bias tape revelation! (Pages 1 2) Everyone knew this but me, right?	stirwatersblue	16	6/11/13 9:33 AM by Sew Whatever
interfacing a bag to add strength? (Pages 1 2 3) making a tote and i need interfacing advice	lelliebunny	21	6/10/13 9:28 AM by SouthernStitch
Sewing speciality fabrics with serger fabric pulls away from stitches	katlew03	7	6/9/13 8:02 PM by katlew03
Needle broke	jagan	7	6/7/13 7:52 PM by beauturbo
Lining Colette Peony Will pulling through the shoulder work?	bethlucas	6	6/7/13 3:18 AM by petro
Mending Inspiration- Please send some (Pages 1 2 3) Maybe some sherpas too	wendyrb	23	6/3/13 3:49 PM by wendyrb
Avoiding puckered seams like around armholes top stitching	Laurie Lou	5	6/3/13 1:08 PM by elcsews
whipstitch fabrics	d squared	0	6/3/13 12:48 PM by d squared
Invisible zipper showing at waist seam (Pages 1 2)	annekecaramin	12	6/1/13 1:42 AM by wendyrb
Jeans (Pages 1 2)	Sew Confused	15	5/29/13 1:33 PM by Nancy K
Making ironing board cover Does anyone remember this post?	KarmenG	4	5/28/13 5:26 AM by KarmenG
Men's Jacket Keyhole buttonhole on boiled wool (Pages 1 2) Any tips?	loti	10	5/21/13 4:21 PM by loti
Standing Fell Seam? I know what a Flat Fell Seam is, what's a Standing one??	Deb Thompson	6	5/12/13 9:10 PM by CM_Sews
sewing the crotch in pants sewing tips and techniques	Jane Misslich	4	5/12/13 12:00 PM by Doris W. in TN
Dresses/ Skirts with Points	MissSongbird	6	5/11/13 10:49 AM by Dancingqueen
A book about sewing leather? Can you recommend one?	addicted2fabric	4	5/10/13 10:55 AM by Pj3g
interfacing bubbles in my garment. Please help! (Pages 1 2 3 4) crying from frustration. ugh.	kellyhogaboom	31	5/10/13 9:14 AM by Pam~Off The Cuff~
hemming and dyeing a mostly-cotton lace fabric any tips are appreciated!	kellyhogaboom	4	4/27/13 9:29 PM by Doris W. in TN
attaching collar band	t2004	3	4/26/13 1:42 PM by Debbie Lancaster
long bridesmaid dress how do i pick up (ruche)a bridesmaid dress	basmom	2	4/25/13 2:12 PM by stirwatersblue
2 inch wide waistband elastic how to apply	Stephanie C.	3	4/23/13 6:11 AM by Klutzy
Triple Straight Stretch Stitch (Pages 1 2 3) Disovered another stitch for knits!	poplin	22	4/21/13 7:03 PM by Annie- oh
Ballroom Gowns (Pages 1 2 3 ... 32) Anyone make their own for competitions?	jvallee	312	4/19/13 0:49 AM by tourist
Do you unplug your machines when not in use? (Pages 1 2 3 4) And how?	sky	32	4/18/13 12:42 PM by PattiAnnJ
Tracing paper Large sheets of tracing paper	Donnatello	6	4/15/13 6:08 PM by kowgiirl.up
Denim Thread What is the closest color in Gutermann? Coat & Clark have a perfect Denim color, but I want Gutermann	IwantItgreen	7	4/15/13 1:24 PM by hazelnut
V-neck knit shirt-Need a Dummy's Guide Feelin' a little stupid	TallBean	7	4/15/13 11:03 AM by a7yrstitch
The Prewash and Preshrink Chronicles (Pages 1 2) Please Share Your Do's, Don't's and Surprises	a7yrstitch	13	4/13/13 1:33 PM by bakertoo
Tummy Control for Swimsuits In need of advice	kindermo	7	4/8/13 7:59 PM by kindermo
2013 New Sewing Books!	gramma b	2	4/6/13 5:08 PM by gramma b
What can I use to fasten my velvet dress? Aaarghh!	DanielleM	7	4/6/13 11:21 AM by Kelly D.
What does 'pulling threads' & 'clipping threads' mean?	cakemix	8	4/5/13 8:22 PM by CM_Sews
How to use pre-shirred girls fabric panel?	ShantiSeamstressing	7	4/3/13 7:21 PM by biochemistress
Princess seams Always to be pressed open?	halleyscomet	6	4/3/13 6:52 AM by couturemom
Car Seat Covers Breakaway seams	Dale C	5	3/29/13 4:20 PM by utahliz
How to use waxed tracing paper? (Pages 1 2 3) Susan Khalje made it look so easy...	meleliza	26	3/27/13 3:28 PM by Anne Frances
Creating an organza overskirt How to assemble gathered layers	TeriLM7	1	3/24/13 9:16 PM by tourist
Clasp Purse Glue Woes Need some help	nanbynani	7	3/23/13 2:54 PM by nellc
Finishing darts (Pages 1 2) How do you typically treat the raw edges?	christik	17	3/23/13 2:23 PM by utahliz
Underlining for pastel pink wool jacket Underling and Tailoring	MochaB	6	3/22/13 11:36 AM by Nancy K

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