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To Wax or Not to Wax…Canvas

The ultimate guide to waxed canvas, by Robin Ives.

March, 2020
How to Turn Your Fabric Scraps into Scrunchies

Learn how to turn your fabric scraps into fashionable scrunchies, by Chelsea Miller.

January, 2020
How to: Macaron Pattern Weights and Magnetic Pincushion

Make some delectably non-edible sewing tool treats! By Saki Jane.

November, 2019
Bodice Adjustments for a Bilateral Mastectomy

Tips and suggestions for fitting with a BMX adjustment, by Becky Johnson.

October, 2019
Four Essential Small Bust Adjustments

Learn the building blocks for mastering the small bust adjustment.

October, 2019
Four Essential Full Bust Adjustments

Learn the building blocks for mastering the full bust adjustment.

October, 2019
Video Tutorial: How to Take Body Measurements

The numbers that help you make a well-fitted garment.

September, 2019
Sewing Flowing Pleats

Wallis shares her tips and tricks for creating pleats with lightweight fabrics.

August, 2019
How to Sew Pleats

You might think you know everything about pleats, but watch this video just in case.

August, 2019
How to Make a Block-Printed Machine Cover

A guide to sewing and block printing a cover for your machines. By Sienna Parfitt

July, 2019
How to Install an Invisible Zipper on the Bias

Some tricks for sewing zippers on delicate fabrics, by Meg Stively.

May, 2019
Swatch it Out: Why Sewing Should be Experimental

The importance of testing your sewing skills, by Hannah Friesen.

April, 2019
Pants Fitting Basics

Combining intuitive and technical fitting for pants, by Haley Glenn.

March, 2019
How to Quilt Fabric for Garments

Use this technique to create unique textiles, by Saki Jane.

February, 2019
How to Make a Rope Bowl

Learn how to make this easy catchall on your sewing machine, by Saki Jane.

November, 2018
Sewing with Stretch Wovens

Everything you need to know about creating woven garments with stretch, by Haley Glenn.

August, 2018
Creating Bra Strap Guards

Learn two methods for creating bra strap guards, by Haley Glenn.

July, 2018
Natural Dyeing

Create custom-dyed fabrics at home using avocados, onions, and black beans, by Alyson Provax.

June, 2018
Sewing with Eyelet Fabric

Learn how to sew with this warm-weather fabric, by Haley Glenn.

May, 2018
Topstitched Darts,Three Ways

Learn three ways to dress up your darts with topstitching, by Haley Glenn.

April, 2018

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