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Fabric Guides
Sew the Look! Corduroy Seamwork Projects.
How to sew, wear, and style this classic napped fabric.
October 2, 2023 16
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The Ultimate Guide to Sewing with Silk
Everything you need to know about sewing with silk.
September 11, 2023 6
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The Ultimate Guide to Sewing with Denim
Everything you need to know about sewing with denim.
August 28, 2023 12
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I Sewed a '90s Laura Ashley Dress
Is this pattern technically vintage?
June 5, 2023 35
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Do I REALLY Need a Coverstitch Machine?
Will a coverstitch make hemming knits easier, or is it a waste of money?
April 10, 2023 48
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How to Overcome a Fabric Fail
What to do when you pick out the wrong color of fabric for your project. By Sarai Mitnick.
April 3, 2023 22
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10 Tips for Sewing Jeans
Our trusted resources for making your own denim pants.
February 8, 2023 10
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How to Sew With Rib Knit Fabric
What is rib knit, what can you sew with it, and how is it different from ribbing?
January 9, 2023 0
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10 Super Cheap Ways to Buy Fabric
If you’re looking for affordable places to find fabric, follow these tips.
November 2, 2022 0
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How to Shop for Fabric You’ll Actually Sew
6 fabric shopping rules to help you stop impulse buying fabric you don’t use.
October 12, 2022 0
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How to Pick the Right Sewing Machine Thread
You might think the stronger the thread, the better, but that’s not always true.
September 26, 2022 0
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How to Choose a Sewing Machine Needle for Your Project
Don’t let your fabric get eaten! Learn how to pick the right sewing machine needle.
September 20, 2022 0
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Do You Have These 20 Essential Sewing Tools? Part 2.
10 nice-to-have sewing tools that will save you time and effort.
September 14, 2022 0
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Fabric Guides
Do You Have These 20 Essential Sewing Tools? Part 1.
10 of the most important tools to have in your sewing kit.
September 7, 2022 0
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7 Vintage Sewing Books You’ve Never Heard Of
Find hundreds of pages of inspiration in these must-have vintage sewing books.
August 29, 2022 0
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What's the Best Method for Fabric Storage?
3 ways to think about storing your fabric.
August 10, 2022 0
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How to Get Your Fabric On-Grain
Tips for making sure you cut your fabric on the grainline.
July 25, 2022 0
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Our Top 10 Favorite Fabrics and Where to Find Them
These are our go-to woven and knit fabrics for sewing clothing.
July 13, 2022 0
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What’s the Best Paper for Tracing Patterns?
Our favorite paper for tracing and making flat pattern adjustments.
May 2, 2022 0
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The Best Places to Buy Fabric Online (Updated for 2025)
A list of the best online fabric stores across the world.
April 18, 2022 0
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How Can I Use More of the Fabrics I Buy?
12 tips to help you buy and use fabric, so you feel good about your fabric stash.
April 13, 2022 0
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How Much Should I Really Spend on Fabric?
Is there a big difference between more affordable and more expensive fabrics?
April 11, 2022 0
