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Sundress Week: Josie Dress by Christine Haynes for Sew News
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
Perfect Fit: Bonus Info with Joi Mahon
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
Masterclass Mini-Tutorial: Draft Your Own Fly-Front Zipper
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
Posted in Masterclass, Sewing Inspiration, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
Tagged DIY, sew, Sew News, sewing tips
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How To Sew Leggings
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
Posted in E-patterns, Sewing Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Tagged DIY, fashion, sew, Sew News, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing tips
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Moiré Monday
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
Water Wednesday! How to Sew with Water Resistant and Water Proof Fabric!
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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Tagged difference between, sewing tips, water, water resistant, waterproof
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Tapestry Tuesday! What to sew with this detailed fabric!
Tapestry is a fabric that is woven with one or more extra sets of yarns or threads to create a floral or pictorial pattern. Originally tapestry was woven entirely by hand. Compared to brocade, which is a similar fabric, tapestry … Continue reading
