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Why and How to Use the Grain-line
more:Straight of Grain Marking on my Pattern…Continue
Tags: video, tutorial, pattern, selvedge, bias
Started by Susan Dec 12, 2011.
How to Sew Perfect Corners 5 Replies
Eerika Valkonen of "Rag Pets" shares her technique for making perfect corners.…Continue
Tags: seam, method, technique, how-to, sew
Started by Susan. Last reply by thendral manoharan Aug 16, 2011.
If you could sew whatever you wanted... 5 Replies
and you had exactly what kind of fabric you wanted, and any other supplies... as well as all of the time and peace and quiet in the world, as well as the skill, what would you make? I would make…Continue
Tags: dream, accomplish, garment, seamstress, skill
Started by Susan. Last reply by Cheryl Aug 15, 2011.
Threads : Which do you use? 6 Replies
I inherited numerous reels of polyester and cotton, and am looking to buy some new ones. I have searched ebay and come across several shops selling multi - packs, which look great to me.However, my…Continue
Tags: cotton, polyester, spool, Coats_&_Clark, Gutermann
Started by Judith Mercer. Last reply by Judith Mercer Feb 27, 2011.
Flat-felled Seam Sewing Tutorials 2 Replies
A flat-felled seam is created when sewing two lines of stitching at the seam while at the same time, enclosing the raw edges of the fabric. This seam finish prevents unraveling and fraying. It also…Continue
Tags: finish, learn, garment, edges, fraying
Started by Susan. Last reply by Judith Mercer Jan 21, 2011.
Video: Sewing Lessons - Getting Started 3 Replies
This video covers all the basics of how to sew with a sewing machine. It also covers what basic sewing supplies are needed, how to wind a bobbin, how to correctly place the bobbin in the sewing…Continue
Tags: craftygemini, needle, crafts, hobby, stitches
Started by Susan. Last reply by Jennifer Minnick Jan 14, 2011.
What was your first pattern? Or project you ever made
Back to The Sewing Room Discussions Admin OptionsEdit Discussion Close Discussion Edit Your Tags Delete Discussion My first memory of sewing anything was in High school, I was 16, I have to tell you…Continue
Started by Patricia Jan 11, 2011.
SEWING KIT
I WANT TO MAKE A SEWING KIT. HOW CAN I MAKE ONE FOR MY SEWNG ROOM?
Started by Kivia Brown Jan 7, 2011.
Basic dog coat pattern 2 Replies
Looking for practicle sewing pattern for active small dog (Boston Terrier 16 lbs.) SuzanneContinue
Tags: pets, pattern, coat, dog
Started by Suzanne Campbell. Last reply by Patricia Jan 6, 2011.
Common Sewing Machine Tension Mistakes Video Tutorials 1 Reply
Tags: Video, Tutorials, Mistakes, Tension, Machine
Started by Susan. Last reply by CoraKiceniuk Nov 15, 2010.
Deconstructed: Sewing Machine Video
http://science.discovery.com/videos/deconstructed-sewing-machine.htmlIt's all about the precision of a tiny needle…Continue
Tags: mechanical, anatomy, machine, sewing, deconstructed
Started by Susan Nov 15, 2010.
Posture Basics for Sewing with Judy Warner 2 Replies
Healthy Positioning techniques for proper sewingContinue
Tags: seat, sit, chair, seating, positioning
Started by Susan. Last reply by Susan Oct 28, 2010.
Need To Know the Proper Name 10 Replies
Hello Ladies and Happy New Year,I need to know the proper name of the insert or piece that you can make and insert in low neckline dresses or blouses. Is there a place where we can purchase them? I…Continue
Started by Lee Busch. Last reply by Lee Busch Jan 9, 2010.
Video: Cutting Basics
In this how-to sewing video I show you the basics of cutting. You learn what a rotary cutter and rotary mat are, what rulers you should invest in, and how to press your fabric before cutting it,…Continue
Tags: pressing, measuring, fabric, rulers, mat
Started by Susan Nov 12, 2009.
hemming knits 5 Replies
Hi I've been having a heck of a time trying to hem a knit shirt.Thematerial is very stretchy and I've tried lightening the tension andnot pulling on it when sewing but I'm still getting a stretched…Continue
Started by Lil. Last reply by Birdie Nov 10, 2009.
Flat felled seams on sleeves 2 Replies
Hi everyone! I've just recently begun to sew again after 20 some years, and before that it was only a few projects, which I taught myself to do. I'm making a long sleeved shirt for my husband (Burda…Continue
Started by Lisa Bordenave. Last reply by Lisa Bordenave Oct 28, 2009.
Finishing edges of a seam allowance 4 Replies
I started working on a pattern that tells me to finish the edges of each side of my seam allowance and then to press open. I understand the concept that I need to sew at the very edge of each side to…Continue
Started by Katherine Prevallet. Last reply by Birdie Oct 23, 2009.
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Comment by Susan on August 26, 2011 at 8:31am -
Here is an online sewing course called Sewing 101 that has 15 sections teaching everything from pins, needles, etc to lapped zippers. This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements. Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate) with CEU Certificate: $65.00
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Comment by Kathleen on January 7, 2010 at 9:43pm -
There is no "need" to cut a tissue pattern out, along the cut line, before you pin and cut the fabric. If you want to pin together the pieces for fitting, you will want to cut the pattern out first. If it is a pattern that is on thicker paper (example: Kwick Sew), you will want to cut it out first to prevent damaging your fabric only shears.
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Comment by mustafa on January 7, 2010 at 8:07pm -
thank you.
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Comment by valerie puglia on January 7, 2010 at 5:35pm -
It's been a long time since I last sewed anything besides a button onto a shirt. My question is do I cut out my pattern after I've penned it to the material or do I cut out the pattern first and then pen it to the material. I know that is's a simple question but it has me stumped.
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Comment by anthony anz on January 5, 2010 at 11:24pm
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So many ideas! just need to learn first!
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Comment by Denise King on December 1, 2009 at 11:50pm -
Hi! So glad I found a group with SOOO much info in it. SWN is such a great site. The good Lord was def. looking out for me when I "stumbled" across this site! I could stay on here ALL day....oh wait, I have a 2 yr old! lol ;) happy sewing!!
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Comment by OrangePLum on October 22, 2009 at 8:53pm -
Hi! Would anyone know the best way to take in the waistband of a skirt? I am attempting to recycle some skirts I have "outgrown" into skirts for my 8 y.o. The sides look great, the waistband and pockets are not coming together well.
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Comment by Warna on September 24, 2009 at 9:11am -
Katherine, I have used the tape that has the snaps already installed. This tape works great for children's clothes, maybe it would work for your application as well. The tape comes in white, black and beige - that I have seen.
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Comment by HeyJudee on September 21, 2009 at 7:11pm -
Katherine, here is a video on how to sew on snaps.
http://www.monkeysee.com/play/2154-sewing-on-snaps
Maybe this will help make it easier. I have used the metal ones that require you to hammer the snaps thru the fabric. If you put them on right, they are OK. But if you make a mistake, it can be frustrating to apply. Just my opinion.
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Comment by Katherine Prevallet on September 21, 2009 at 2:01pm -
I need some help or guidance concerning snaps. I have started working on a lot of projects recently that require them. I tried the plastic sew ons and found them to not be worth the $. They were so flimsy and came unsnapped too easily. The metal sew ons work well but it is VERY time intensive. I think there is hardware out there that you can buy if you are doing this a lot, but I would like to know if these plier contraptions work, which ones work the best and general advice. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!
Kat
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