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Sketch to Sew: Fashion Sketching Tips from Meg Healy of BurdaStyle

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Amanda Carestio

Do you draw your designs before stitching them? Fashion sketching is a great way to round out your sewing and planning skills. From capturing design and alteration ideas and setting sewing intentions to documenting your creative journey and testing out garment … Continue reading →

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Sundress Week: Josie Dress by Christine Haynes for Sew News

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Kate

Kate’s Take on the Josie Sundress The first issue of Sew News that was released after I came to work here had the Josie Sundress on the cover. I thought it was so cute, and I thought it might be … Continue reading →

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Perfect Fit: Bonus Info with Joi Mahon

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Kate

Not everyone encounters a gapping neckline, but when you have one, you know it. In my February/March 2017 Sew News column I addressed why this occurs and how easy it is to fix. Read on to learn how I discovered … Continue reading →

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Masterclass Mini-Tutorial: Draft Your Own Fly-Front Zipper

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Kate

Have you seen our new February/March 2017 issue yet? We’re really excited about our new Masterclass column. In it, Linda Reynolds goes over in detail how to tackle some of the more intimidating sewing tasks that a sewist might run … Continue reading →

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How To Sew Leggings

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Kate

Leggings have been a trend for a while, but it’s one I hadn’t really gotten into. But when I saw the article in the Feb/Mar 2016 issue of Sew News about making your own leggings, I decided to give it … Continue reading →

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Moiré Monday

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Ashley

Moiré is a fabric that has a wavy or watery appearance. Originally this watery effect was created during the weaving process, however, today it is done using a process called calendering. Calendering is essentially ironing. A piece of fabric is … Continue reading →

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Water Wednesday! How to Sew with Water Resistant and Water Proof Fabric!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Ashley

Before we get into how to sew with these fabrics, let’s answer the question: What’s the difference between water resistant and water proof? Water resistant fabrics are either tightly woven and naturally resist water, or are coated with a finish … Continue reading →

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