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How to Sew Flat Felled Seams
This sturdy seam finish with help your projects last longer.
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Sew Two Basic Hems
Learn how to master a double-fold and single-fold hem.
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How to Sew Bias Binding
Don't be intimidated by double fold bias tape.
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How to Sew a Bias Tape Facing
Learn to finish edges with single fold bias tape.
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Topstitching Tricks
Make strong, professional-looking garments.
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How to Understitch
Learn this essential trick for keeping facings and linings neat and inside your garment.
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How to Install a Sleeve
Sewing a set-in sleeve is easy when you follow these steps.
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Create Perfect Gathers
Learn why you want to gather with 3 threads instead of 2.
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Clipping and Notching
Learn how to clip and notch your seams for a professional finish.
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How to Press Fabric
See how to press, not iron, your fabric.
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How to Sew a Basic Seam
The first step of sewing! Learn how to create a long-lasting basic seam.
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How to Staystitch
Prevent stretching and distortion with staystitching.
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Essential Machine Stitches
Learn about common stitches used for garment construction.
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How to Cut and Mark Fabric
Learn how to cut your pattern and fabric accurately.
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Create a Sewing Toolkit
We'll help you set up your basic sewing kit.
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Pattern Hackers: Turn Straight Legs into Flared Legs
Break the rules with three pattern hacks for the Dexter pants, by Chelsea Eisenberg.
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Bodice Adjustments for a Bilateral Mastectomy
Tips and suggestions for fitting with a BMX adjustment, by Becky Johnson.
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Four Essential Small Bust Adjustments
Learn the building blocks for mastering the small bust adjustment.
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Four Essential Full Bust Adjustments
Learn the building blocks for mastering the full bust adjustment.
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The Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
We'll help you understand the domestic sewing machine.
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The Anatomy of a Sewing Pattern
How to read and use home sewing patterns.
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How to Sew a Centered Zipper
A simple way to install a centered zipper.
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How to Sew an Invisible Zipper
An easy way to install this invisible closure.
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Pattern Hackers: How to Draft Bell Sleeves
Break the rules with three pattern hacks for the Ace top, by Chelsea Eisenberg.
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Video Tutorial: How to Take Body Measurements
The numbers that help you make a well-fitted garment.
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Sewing Flowing Pleats
Wallis shares her tips and tricks for creating pleats with lightweight fabrics.
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Pattern Hackers: How to Add a Lining to a Skirt
Break the rules with three pattern hacks for the Kenzie skirt, by Chelsea Eisenberg.
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How to Sew Pleats
You might think you know everything about pleats, but watch this video just in case.
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Pattern Hackers: Turn a Top into a High-low Dress
Break the rules with three pattern hacks for the Clarke top, by Chelsea Eisenberg.
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