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Sewing Tips Posts (37)
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Fabric and pattern weightsI make weights to hold down fabric and patterns using sand. Fill snack size zip lock bags with sand then place that bag into another snack… Started by Arlene HannaLatest Reply |
How to Iron a Perfectly Straight LineGrab your ruler Line the ruler up with the line you want folded and pressed Grab your tracing wheel Run your tracing wheel down the ruler'… Started by SusanLatest Reply |
Tips & Tricks: How To Cut Paper Sewing Patterns Out In Fabric With PinsThis is a very basic guide on how to cut out a paper pattern in fabric. Hope fully this video will help you cut your fabric out with smoo… Started by SusanLatest Reply |
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How to use a twin needle tips for beginnersHi again everyone. I've recently finished a new tutorial and I thought some of you might find it helpful. This tutorial is all about how t… Started by Dommy T |
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May 18, 2017 Reply by Dommy T |
How to do a Ladder StitchHi, I thought I would add a discussion thread here to help more people learn this great stitch. This has been a popular tutorial for how… Started by Dommy T |
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May 10, 2017 Reply by Dommy T |
How to Iron a Perfectly Straight LineGrab your ruler Line the ruler up with the line you want folded and pressed Grab your tracing wheel Run your tracing wheel down the ruler'… Started by Susan |
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Dec 20, 2012 Reply by Charissa Blattman |
The Simple Solution to Perfect Pleats - Sewing TipWant to know the secret to keeping your finely pleated trim and garment areas looking crisp and perfect for years? Use this simple tip and… Started by Susan |
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Bobbin Thread TipHair elastics on bobbins to keep thread from unwinding. Cheap & easy! Started by Susan |
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Machine sewing on buttonsI use 2way tape on the back of the button place it on my markings and no longer do they slip when sewing Started by sylvia bell |
0 | Aug 14, 2012 |
Fabric and pattern weightsI make weights to hold down fabric and patterns using sand. Fill snack size zip lock bags with sand then place that bag into another snack… Started by Arlene Hanna |
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Jul 16, 2012 Reply by Kivia Brown |
Sewing narrow fabric pipesSewing narrow fabric pipes is always a hassle, but I have finally made my peace with them. If I have to make them here's how I do it: htt… Started by camomma |
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learning to sew straight linesplace a piece of tape on sewing guide Started by Kivia Brown |
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May 15, 2012 Reply by Terri Hiaumet |
Used rotary blades.When my rotary blade gets too dull to use for cutting fabric, I use it for cutting rolls of wrapping paper for gifts. I have found it w… Started by maryjo |
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May 12, 2012 Reply by Arlene Hanna |
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