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10 Ways to Add Room to Grow in Kid's Clothes

It’s fun to make kid’s clothes, but just a little discouraging to have them outgrow things before their time. So plan ahead and build room to grow in the garment to deal with those unexpected spurts so your handcrafted clothes will still be usable

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Pattern Tutorials

Tissue Caddy

Storing extra rolls of toilet tissue can be a problem, particularly in a small guest bath with limited storage. And what i …

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Pattern Tutorials

2 Ways to Sew Napkins

Dinner is a great time to showcase some fun fabric napkins—they’re so easy, even a beginner can make them. Whether you mak …

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Pattern Tutorials

Organize with Embroidery Hoops

Keep notes and reminders close at hand with these Hoop Note Holders. Coordinating fabrics secured in Susan Bat …

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Beyond Basics

Add Trim with Multi-Hole Foot

"Whether it comes with your machine, or you purchase it as an accessory, this little foot creates lots of stitching fun! .."

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Puzzled by Zippers? A Guide to Choosing a Zipper

Are you totally confused when you stand in front of the zipper display?Don’t be! the first thing you need to know is that …

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Sewing with a Twist - Yarn, That Is!

Sewing with a twist—yarn, that is! No, there isn’t a machine sewing needle with a giant eye that lets us sew with yarn (yet), but there are several ways you can incorporate yarn into your work.

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Do the Twist with your Sewing Machine!

You know your machine can sew all kinds of stitches, but did you know it can also do the twist?

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Be Inspired by Multi-Colored Threads

Whether you’re using a cotton or polyester all purpose thread, a machine or hand quilting thread, or a polyester embroidery thread, you’re sure to be inspired by the variegated color offerings. Surprises are in store!

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Tips and Tricks

Show Off a Zipper with Stylish Stitching

Not all zippers are hidden—some show off their stuff with stylish stitching.

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Tips and Tricks

Sewing Tip- Chain Piecing

Whether you’re making multiples of the same thing for charity (like pillowcases, bags, etc.) or creating hundreds of blocks for a quilt, chain piecing is both fast and efficient. This assembly-line sewing technique is used in factories, but it can be equally at home in your sewing room.

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New to Machine Embroidery? Tips for Success

Here are some of our tips and tricks for how to embroider with a machine!

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