Sewing: Tips and Tricks

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Stripe Matching
Stripe Matching

Erin C

June 11, 2013

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Ignore the pattern instructions, says Sandra Betzina, and use this simplified version for "ready-to…
Ignore the pattern instructions, says Sandra Betzina, and use this simplified version for "ready-to…

Erin C

April 30, 2013

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The Perfect Sleeve - from The Naked Seamstress
The Perfect Sleeve - from The Naked Seamstress

Erin C

July 15, 2013

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Checking and measuring sewing pattern pieces - to ensure that they will fit. Image is from the book…
Checking and measuring sewing pattern pieces - to ensure that they will fit. Image is from the book…

Erin C

May 10, 2013

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Threads - Making Sense of Pattern Grading.
Threads - Making Sense of Pattern Grading.

Erin C

May 17, 2013

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Downloadable Figure Templates for fashion drawing
Downloadable Figure Templates for fashion drawing

Erin C

July 28, 2013

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How to sew a perfect scalloped hem
How to sew a perfect scalloped hem

Erin C

April 03, 2015

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Adding room to patterns without affecting the bust or armhole area. (Sandra Betzina instructions)
Adding room to patterns without affecting the bust or armhole area. (Sandra Betzina instructions)

Erin C

September 05, 2013

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This is great! How to grade an existing sewing pattern to different sizes
This is great! How to grade an existing sewing pattern to different sizes

Erin C

June 12, 2013

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Lining up opposing seams in an invisible zip
Lining up opposing seams in an invisible zip

Erin C

April 03, 2015

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Great way to get  a neat finish on zippers
Great way to get a neat finish on zippers

Erin C

October 15, 2013

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Turn a fat quarter into five yards of bias tape
Turn a fat quarter into five yards of bias tape

Erin C

July 02, 2013

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The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room: Lesson on the Hand Shell Hem
The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room: Lesson on the Hand Shell Hem

Erin C

November 10, 2013

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How to make handstitched belt loops.
How to make handstitched belt loops.

Erin C

September 20, 2013

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Sewing darts without marking them
Sewing darts without marking them

Erin C

October 22, 2013

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Threads: A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort
Threads: A Hand-Picked Zipper is Worth the Effort

Erin C

January 15, 2014

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Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How (and Why) to Do a Vintage-Style Lapped Side Zip
Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How (and Why) to Do a Vintage-Style Lapped Side Zip

Erin C

January 15, 2014

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Use slices from a silicone pot holder as guides for pressing.  Great for making hem guides that wil…
Use slices from a silicone pot holder as guides for pressing. Great for making hem guides that wil…

Erin C

March 06, 2014

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Nancy Zieman: Here's the easiest way ever to sew a zipper into a seam, using the no-pins method.
Nancy Zieman: Here's the easiest way ever to sew a zipper into a seam, using the no-pins method.

Erin C

April 03, 2015

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Lining.  right way to do the sleeves
Lining. right way to do the sleeves

Erin C

November 23, 2013

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making hand-bound eyelet holes by ~Kathelyne on deviantART      Just a nice, easy tutorial for putt…
making hand-bound eyelet holes by ~Kathelyne on deviantART Just a nice, easy tutorial for putt…

Erin C

May 06, 2014

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Insert a centered zipper in minutes with the help of tape and without using pins!
Insert a centered zipper in minutes with the help of tape and without using pins!

Erin C

March 05, 2014

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HTC #87008 Fusible Acro - Medium-Heavy Weight Hair Canvas Interfacing - Natural - recommended for c…
HTC #87008 Fusible Acro - Medium-Heavy Weight Hair Canvas Interfacing - Natural - recommended for c…

Erin C

July 06, 2014

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How To Attach A Hidden Zipper With A Standard Zipper Foot | WAWAK Sewing Supplies | Sewing With Ang…
How To Attach A Hidden Zipper With A Standard Zipper Foot | WAWAK Sewing Supplies | Sewing With Ang…

Erin C

May 22, 2014

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All-Machine Clean-Finish Sleeveless Bodice Lining Tutorial
All-Machine Clean-Finish Sleeveless Bodice Lining Tutorial

Erin C

June 02, 2014

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Using the machine to make thread loops. This is SO much better than hand-knotting the whole length!
Using the machine to make thread loops. This is SO much better than hand-knotting the whole length!

Erin C

July 06, 2014

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How to finish edges on chiffon and everything sheer.
How to finish edges on chiffon and everything sheer.

Erin C

June 04, 2014

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Learn a nifty method for setting in sleeves without an easing stitch!
Learn a nifty method for setting in sleeves without an easing stitch!

Erin C

June 17, 2014

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Better way to sew seams and facings
Better way to sew seams and facings

Erin C

July 04, 2014

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4 easy steps
4 easy steps

Erin C

July 04, 2014

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Sashiko jeans knee repair
Sashiko jeans knee repair

Erin C

October 16, 2014

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Incroyable... L'astuce des tailleurs pour retourner une pointe de col. Valable pour tout angle à r…
Incroyable... L'astuce des tailleurs pour retourner une pointe de col. Valable pour tout angle à r…

Erin C

August 08, 2014

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La couture des angles en ourlet.
La couture des angles en ourlet.

Erin C

July 08, 2014

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How to make scallop hem
How to make scallop hem

Erin C

April 03, 2015

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Top Tip: An alternative to tailor tacks?
Top Tip: An alternative to tailor tacks?

Erin C

August 14, 2014

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How to fix a gaping neckline with eased bias tape
How to fix a gaping neckline with eased bias tape

Erin C

September 27, 2014

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un petit truc pour coudre un rond parfait. Très ingénieux.
un petit truc pour coudre un rond parfait. Très ingénieux.

Erin C

September 03, 2014

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We should print this out and hand it to anyone who asks us to sew on a button! What do you think?
We should print this out and hand it to anyone who asks us to sew on a button! What do you think?

Erin C

October 16, 2014

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Tricks for adding a bra into a dress
Tricks for adding a bra into a dress

Erin C

November 09, 2014

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I've gotten a lot of questions about plaid matching since the release of the Archer Button Up Shirt…
I've gotten a lot of questions about plaid matching since the release of the Archer Button Up Shirt…

Erin C

October 02, 2014

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