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How to and Tip tutorials for sewing and learning
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How to Sew Thick Fabric - Tips by Melly Sews
DIY Pajama Pants
Like adults, few kids fit perfectly within the sizing guidelines for patterns, so Melissa from Melly Sews put together a great video tutorial for measuring kids for sewing!

sewing

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diy bedskirt flat sheet custom repurpose, bedroom ideas, diy, home decor, reupholster

sheets

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Invisible Denim Jeans Repair!
It may take you a few tries, but once you get it you will know—the pinhole will be completely gone. We wish we had heard about this trick a long time ago!
coletterie_darning_a_hole

mend

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Mitered Corner trick! Oh and the One-Size-Fits-All Placemats Napkins tutorial from Coats-and-Clark
perfect corner tutorial.
Self binding tutorial

corners

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Ending Bum Crack One Pant At A Time
taking in the baggy butt of jeans tutorial. I have needed this so many times with thrift store finds
When I made the cigarette trousers I decided to document the extensive fitting process to the best of my abilities. Of course these are methods that works for me, and your mileage might vary as we all have unique bodies. But hopefully you can take something useful from my process and incorporate it for your own pants fitting. My starting point I used the Burdastyle 04-2016-117 slim fitting trouser pattern. The Burda size 38 is quite close to my own body lower body measurements (apart from me ...

denim, jeans

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Tutorial: Tipping Corset Bones by taeliac.deviantart.com on @deviantART
Who says dressing up is for kids? • toughtinkcosplay: aicosu: koristarfire: ...

boning

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D BAR TAGS You will find D bar tags on all pockets of the suit.The bar adds extra reinforcement to the pocket to prevent tears. The half-moon the D-tag is a purely decorative, luxury detail.
Add a flap to patch pockets

pockets

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How to make a FBA (full bust adjustment) on a shirt pattern.
Good description & illustrations of correct (& incorrect) dart placement on bodice
FBA on a no dart bodice @paprikapatterns

darts

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Looking to give a project a specific shape? Want to make sure that collar stays crisp? You’re in the market for interfacing or stabilizer. These layers rest behind the fabric and are a handy tool for every sewer to master. Achieving professional sewing results can be as easy as choosing the proper interfacing or stabilizer. These two different materials will add shape and secure stitches.
You SEW Girl: Troubleshooting Interfacing... great resource!
Underlining

lining and underlinings

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The Great Coat Sew-Along: Shaping the Lapels and Collar: a tutorial from Paco Peralta
Trim the seam allowance to ¼" under the arm about 2-3 inches on either side of the side seam. This allows for more movement and comfort. Don’t trim any of the rest of the seam allowance, which serves to support the sleeve cap.
Padstitching a Collar (illo from the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing) | Brooks Ann Camper Bridal Couture

jacket sewing

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I’ve got another infographic for you all today! I’ve gotten a lot of requests for this one :) It’s an infographic showing the basic terminology and vocabulary you might want to know for plush sewin…
Conversion chart
Make sewing appliqué as easy as can be with your home printer! Learn how to print on Heat N Bond to transfer applique designs quickly without any annoying tracing! www.cucicucicoo.com

tables, conversions and guides

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Did you know that your thread spool has a secret? Come find out what it is! via @susanflemming
How to Achieve Ideal Sewing Machine Thread Tension
Using invisible thread can be a great way to quilt your quilt when you want the fabric and pieced pattern of the quilt top to be the star of the design, rather than the quilting itself. However, using invisible thread can be more challenging that using regular thread like cotton or polyester. ZJ Humbach shares several tips for working with invisible thread and how to make it easier.

threads and machine tensions

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Learn about three common methods of pattern grading, as well as the difference between grading and altering, in this pattern grading primer. #patterngrading #patternmaking #sewing #sizeup #sizedown #howtosew
Five Tools for Drafting, Tracing and Adjusting Sewing Patterns | Tilly and the Buttons | Bloglovin’

pattern making, drafting, adjustments and tailoring

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Luckily, there are very helpful tutorials, tips, and tricks to mastering sewing seams. The 14 we’ve gathered here will surely help you master sewing seams of various types and for different uses.
How to sew a French Seam. Ideal for light weight or sheer fabrics.
Starting a sewing project is always fun, but finishing it is challenging. One of our favorite ways to finish a sewing project is by finishing it with french seams! Learn how to sew french seams by clicking the Visit button above!

seams

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How to re-shape armholes ...you KNOW how hard this is!!!!!
Stabilising Armholes. A FREE article, guide and fashion sewing video tutorial, only at http://www.fashionsewingblog.com
HOW TO MAKE SNOW WHITE'S SLEEVE - DIY

sleeves

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Which needle do you use? When it comes to different fabrics and stitches which needle gives you the better result strtetch or jersey? When giving out sewing tips and learning all the right techniques to get a professional finish we often overlook this key factor to get your sewing machine to perform it's best, using the right needle. #sewingtips #sewing #sewingtechniques #sew #tipandtricks #howto #diy #learntosew #beginnersewing
On Bent Pins and Dull Needles – Basic sewing machine etiquette | Odds & Hens

sewing needles

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Tutorial: Invisible Seams, The Hidden Stitch. Finishing a hole with hand stitching
Many people tend to shy away from hand stitching because of either the length of time it takes to complete the stitching or the difficulty of ensuring that the stitches look nice and even. Ashley Hough shares a fun hand stitching tip that makes accurately spacing your hand sewing stitches quicker and easier.

stitch types and use

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Fixing fabric grain - learned these methods long ago in school. Not only does it help your finished product, it reduces the amount of excess trim when squaring fabric up to cut.
Aurora Sisneros provides unique tips on how to align your fabric correctly. learn how to use your fingernails like claws to scratch over your fabric. Use this technique at home to ensure your fabrics are aligned.
Check these out, some I do, pins in mouth? :D It's said that #12 is a big one, I think Laundrying your fabric is a big one for me with pressing seams second, along with your seam finishes! Still put pins in my mouth, hard habit to break! :D

sewing hacks, tips and tricks

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Joining elastic ends in your sewing projects doesn’t have to involve heaving engineering and severe headaches! Not when you have easy sewing tricks like this elastic join tip! No bulk elastic join is now a dream come true that you can achieve in just a few simple and quick steps! #easypeasycreativeideas #sewing #sewingprojects #sewingtips #sewingtutorials #beginnersewing #sewingforbeginners
How to sew elastic into a waistband - sewing tutorial
For smooth elastic finishes on your handmade swimwear, try the safety pin method! | http://Indiesew.com

elastic

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Block 1: twisted pleats – Textured 4-patch quilt | Sewn Up by TeresaDownUnder
Squares
Tuck & Fold - decorative fabric manipulation techniques

pleats, ruffles and gathers

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clever trick - using a fork to form even pleats
Ribbon embroidery
You can use this irresistible tuck treatment on anything you sew.

trims how to apply

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DIY: adding lace to lengthen a T-shirt ~~ cute for Em - maybe add to tank tops add a flutter/tulip sleeve
Sew the Perfect T-Shirt/Sewing with Nancy/Nancy Zieman/Pamela Leggett
Learn how to neatly bind seams on sweater knit fabrics in this step-by-step tutorial. #Sweaterknits #Sewnsweater #howtosew #knitbinding #threadsmagazine

knit fabric

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Sewing tutorial: Tips for sewing faux fur
Clio & Phineas: Sewing On Leather: Stitching and Seams

misc fabrics

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Learn how to sew a hidden button placket! This simple sewing technique will take your button opening to the next level and look super professional. Watch the video tutorial and give it a try
Measure an Armhole - Burda
The easiest and most fun way to sew a yoke on a shirt using the BURRITO METHOD // Kalle Shirtdress

blouses and shirts

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Buttonholes don't have to just be a means to an end of keeping something closed, they can also be a fun way to add a little extra style to a piece. #Buttonholes #bydesign #sewinghowto #ThreadsMagazine
How to sew one-step buttonholes. If your buttons are rounded or particularly thick, leave a little extra space as your buttonhole will need to be bigger (check exactly how much space you need by sewing a test buttonhole). Mark the buttonholes on the right opening of the garment in chalk pencil or washable pen.
Guide to Buttons Infographic from Enerie Writers continue to reblog these infographics for their useful terminology. If you’ve missed any infographics, here they are: Know Your Shoes Part 1 Lobster Cl

buttons and buttonholes

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