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12 Tips for Sewing Napped Fabrics
Napped fabrics tend to be bulky, creating some sewing challenges. Here are 12 tips for success when sewing napped fabrics:
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Easy Swimwear Fabric Sewing Tips
If you’re frustrated with swimsuit shopping, then it’s time to make your own! I love sewing and teaching swimwear and I have easy tips to help you successfully dive into sewing your own suit. Best of all, Coats and Clark has a marvelous new thread, Eloflex, to make your swimsuit sewing dreams come true!
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DIY T-Shirt Sewing Tips
If you haven’t sewn with knits, a DIY T-Shirt is a great place to start! They’re easy and fast to make, comfy to wear and we all love owning a closet full of them.
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Grand Openings: In-Seam Buttonhole
If you avoid garments that require buttonholes because you think they’re scary, fear no more. Making an in-seam buttonhole …
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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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DIY: Versatile Faux Fur Collar
Kicking off January with this versatile Faux Fur Collar. I love th …
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Skill Level: Experienced
Hygge- Creating a Comfortable, Cozy, Tranquil Home
Hygge (hoo-guh) is a Danish word that refers to a life lived simply, enjoying time with family and friends. It is the conc …
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DIY Embroidered Zipper Pouch
Every year I like to do a DIY Valentines Day project for the blog. I had my eyes set on this embroidery collection: Letter’s Home from OESD..
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DIY Zip Closure Skirt
As you can see I’ve been enjoying this animal print trend lately. Enough to carry it over into my Spring projects.
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Sewing Life Skills - Mending 101
"Dear College-Bound, Non-Sewing Friend, When you registered for your classes, did you choose Mending 101 as an elective? P …"
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3 Ways to Gather Fabric
Gathering one part of a garment, such as a skirt to match a dress bodice, to fit another can be a challenge. Sometimes it’ …
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Button Basics
"Sewing on buttons is a simple task but one that many people avoid. After all, it’s really no fun. Or is it? Position the …"
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DIY Belt Loops- Simple to Make
Whether you’re wearing a custom fabric belt or a ready-made leather one, it’s always a good idea to have some belt loops t …
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The Language of Sewing - Reading Patterns and Stitches
So, you've decided you want to sew. Congratulations! Now it's time to learn the language of sewing …
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Quick, Simple Fitting Techniques
“I don’t sew for myself because patterns don’t fit me.” Does that sound familiar? That’s not surprising – they don’t fit a …
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Project 2 - Humbugs Sewing Corners
This is the 2nd project in our Teaching Tweens to Sew Series by Elizabeth Hill, Bucket of Humbugs …
