Sewing: Tips and Tricks

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Free Download of a Folding Template. What a clever woman to think of this! And how awesome that she…
Free Download of a Folding Template. What a clever woman to think of this! And how awesome that she…

Erin C

November 11, 2011

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cute bows, never thought of this!!
cute bows, never thought of this!!

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June 04, 2011

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Baby hem how to
Baby hem how to

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January 03, 2012

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Perfect Pleater- I'm going to need this
Perfect Pleater- I'm going to need this

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March 25, 2012

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Trace patterns with freezer paper. The coating will stick to the fabric, making it easier to cut wi…
Trace patterns with freezer paper. The coating will stick to the fabric, making it easier to cut wi…

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March 26, 2012

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Easy rolled hems
Easy rolled hems

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May 18, 2012

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troubleshooting for thread tension
troubleshooting for thread tension

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March 06, 2012

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How to Sew Velvet like a Pro - Threads
How to Sew Velvet like a Pro - Threads

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June 11, 2012

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Shortcut to Great Linings
Shortcut to Great Linings

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April 17, 2012

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Shaped pockets tutorial
Shaped pockets tutorial

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April 29, 2012

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Attaching Hooks & Eyes to the edge of a bodice
Attaching Hooks & Eyes to the edge of a bodice

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August 29, 2012

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The Dread Pirate Rodgers Continous Bias Page
The Dread Pirate Rodgers Continous Bias Page

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September 19, 2012

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Using a Narrow Hemming Foot
Using a Narrow Hemming Foot

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August 06, 2012

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Quick Reference for Cut-and-Spread Pattern Grading - Threads
Quick Reference for Cut-and-Spread Pattern Grading - Threads

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September 29, 2012

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How to use a fabric conversion chart | HistoricalSewing.com
How to use a fabric conversion chart | HistoricalSewing.com

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December 03, 2012

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Round fabric buttons from squares
Round fabric buttons from squares

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December 07, 2012

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A great article on the history of standardized women's sizes, AKA why most women can't find clothes…
A great article on the history of standardized women's sizes, AKA why most women can't find clothes…

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October 10, 2012

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Double Needles Demystified
Double Needles Demystified

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December 07, 2012

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Drafting a Basic Fitted Sleeve
Drafting a Basic Fitted Sleeve

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December 07, 2012

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Lace insertion tutorial: good review.
Lace insertion tutorial: good review.

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October 04, 2012

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The Length Measurements - Back and Side Lengths
The Length Measurements - Back and Side Lengths

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December 19, 2012

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Mark patterns with a Screw Punch- Coletterie
Mark patterns with a Screw Punch- Coletterie

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December 10, 2012

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how to draft pants pattern
how to draft pants pattern

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December 27, 2012

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Foot of the Month – Flat Felled Foot
Foot of the Month – Flat Felled Foot

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January 17, 2013

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Ruffle Ratio
Ruffle Ratio

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January 07, 2013

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Mastering the narrow hemmer foot
Mastering the narrow hemmer foot

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January 07, 2013

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Birch Steet Clothing : Tracing Paper / Sewable Swedish Tracing Paper
Birch Steet Clothing : Tracing Paper / Sewable Swedish Tracing Paper

Erin C

January 11, 2013

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Step 3 Here’s the secret to smooth curved hems with no bunching up.
Step 3 Here’s the secret to smooth curved hems with no bunching up.

Erin C

January 07, 2013

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Beangirl's dart rotation chart
Beangirl's dart rotation chart

Erin C

January 17, 2013

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Looks pretty genious to me. No more burned fingers
Looks pretty genious to me. No more burned fingers

Erin C

January 17, 2013

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vintage-style lapped zipper in the side seam ~ how to
vintage-style lapped zipper in the side seam ~ how to

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January 17, 2013

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Fundamentals of pattern making: Moving darts using the cut and spread method.
Fundamentals of pattern making: Moving darts using the cut and spread method.

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February 15, 2013

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5 Tips to Keep Your Cartridge Pleats from Looking Like Gathers
5 Tips to Keep Your Cartridge Pleats from Looking Like Gathers

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February 23, 2013

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Behind The Seams: Coverstitching over serged seams
Behind The Seams: Coverstitching over serged seams

Erin C

March 07, 2013

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visualizing grain on a gored skirt
visualizing grain on a gored skirt

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March 12, 2013

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And excellent post troubleshooting twin needles.
And excellent post troubleshooting twin needles.

Erin C

March 26, 2013

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Nice hem finish for knits
Nice hem finish for knits

Erin C

March 26, 2013

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The Kenneth King Hem - fabulous technique for a tiny hem.
The Kenneth King Hem - fabulous technique for a tiny hem.

Erin C

March 31, 2013

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Wonder Clips
Wonder Clips

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April 09, 2013

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variations on a circle
variations on a circle

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May 04, 2013

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