The Spotlight – Martha Stewart
By Ellen March |
Martha is happy to report that sewing is back in vogue. And she's striving to inspire sewers of all ages to take their creativity to the next level.
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Back to Basics: Buttonholes
By Kristina Seleshanko |
With a little know-how and practice, you can dramatically improve the look of your buttonholes-and take the fear out of buttonhole-making.
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The Basics--Choosing a Pattern
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Learn how a pattern can be your roadmap to sewing success.
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Back to Basics - Notched Collars
By Barbara Weiland |
With a few tricks "under your collar," you can stitch a professional-looking notched collar. Find all the details here. |
Back To Basics:
Staystitching
By Peggy Bendel |
Although staystitching takes a few extra
minutes, it's a sign of quality workmanship and well worth the time investment. Get the
details... |
The Basics: Marking
By Elizabeth Barry |
Marking the pieces for your sewing project is an important--and actually timesaving--part of ensuring a successful project. Learn more about marking in this online article. |
The Basics: Mastering Zippers
By Kristina Harris |
Take the mystery out of mastering zippers with this online article from Sew News magazine. |
Bib & Tucker
By Barb Griffin |
Great gifts! Strip-piecing and applique make
these flannel-lined baby bibs extra special. |
Couch Trip
By Pamela K. Archer |
Couching is a fun way to add flair to almost any fabric. Learn how to adorn fabric with color, texture and dimension. |
Cozy Fleece Chenille
By Nancy Cornwell |
Add dimension and warmth to fall projects with this simple textural technique.
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Fancy Footwork: Rolled Hemmer
By Carola Russell |
Rolled-hem feet are designed to create very narrow hems--much narrower than you could achieve by manually turning, pressing and stitching. You'll be impressed with the perfect tiny hems this specialty foot can stitch on ruffles, napkins, tablecloths, linings and scarves.
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Fine Line
By Marla Kazell |
Add a lining to pull-on, elastic-waist pants and
enjoy the luxury. |
Fit for You - Fine-tune Armhole Fit.
By Barbara Weiland |
If you have binding or gaping at the underarm, you may need to fine-tune the armhole fit. Find all the details here. |
Fit For You:
Fitting Thighs
By Barbara Weiland |
Each thigh profile requires a slightly different approach to create an attractive and comfortable fit.
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Fit For You:
Fitting Yourself
By Mary Roehr |
With perseverance, a positive attitude and a
mirror, you can achieve great self-fitting results. |
Fit For You:
Pin-Fitting Patterns
By Barbara Weiland |
Fit before you cut--and reap what you sew! Includes a handy "Tissue-Fitting Checklist." |
Fit
For You:
Sewing for
Plus-Size Kids
By Barbara Weiland |
Sewing for a growing girl can be a challenge,
especially if she's facing weight issues. We offer some helpful hints. |
Fit For You:
Shoulder Savvy
By Barbara Weiland |
Good shoulder fit improves finished garment
appearance. These guidelines will help. |
| Flounce Bounce
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Tired of pulling seemingly endless lengths of
gathering threads to keep ruffle fullness even? Clear elastic comes to the rescue. |
Fresh Perspective
By Debra Gash |
Create fun fabric bowls and vessels by shaping the heated bowl over a form. Learn how in this online article! |
Front & Center
By Pauline Richards |
Dress up a winter coat with a couple of toggle closures!
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Fun with Flowers
By Linda Turner Griepentrog |
Transform a plain skirt into an eye-catching statement with fun rickrack accents.
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Kid-Smart Sewing Tips
By Jennie Archer Atwood |
Find over 40 tips to make sewing for children easier and more productive in this online article from Sew News magazine.
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It's Hoopless
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Embellish flip flops with your machine's built-in decorative stitches..
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Knit Wits
By Jeanine Twigg
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Stretch your embroidery skills for easy-to-stitch summer fun.
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Let It Snow
By Rebecca Kemp Brent
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Combine satin stitches to create unique embroidered designs.
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Loop-Dee-Loop
By Barbara Weiland |
Create an innovative and feminine mock front
closure with fabric loops and buttons. |
Loosen Up!
By Mary Roehr |
Expand your ready-to-wear options with a
waistband extension. |
Machine Embroidery
By Linda McGhee |
Add dimension to embroidery by creating freestanding motifs.
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Machine Embroidery: Coloring Embroidery
By Linda M. Visnaw |
Use ink to add color to embroidery designs. |
Machine Embroidery:
Handmade Cards and Tags
By Rebecca Kemp Brent |
Use your embroidery machine to create unique cards and tags.
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Machine Embroidery: Positive and Negative Colorations
By Jeanine Twigg |
Positive and negative colorations add pizzazz on garment seams.
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Machine Embroidery: Stamped, Stenciled & Stitched
By Dana Bontrager |
Three fun techniques merge to create fabric with depth.
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Machine Embroidery: Variegated Thread
By Stephanie Corina Goddard |
Need a little variety in your life? Explore the potential of variegated thread. Featured here are its applications in machine embroidery.
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Madeira Appliqué
By Hope Yoder |
Use machine stitches to create an heirloom-inspired vest. |
Make A Splash
By Laura Keith |
A full article of information about how to sew swimsuits. Make a custom-fit swimsuit, for a fraction of the ready-to-wear cost.Go ahead, make two. |
Measuring Tool Tips
By Peggy Bendel |
"Measure twice, cut once" is sound
sewing advice. And today's tools let you do it with ease |
New Favorites
By Anna Zapp |
Do you have a favorite pair of pants that fit really well? Here's a way to copy them without taking them apart! |
Pant Tips & Techniques
By Barbara Weiland |
Beyond the guidesheet--Learn how to adapt basic pant pattern instructions for better results.
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Pattern Play
By Andrea Dennis |
Add some drama to a basic garment with stylish peplums
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Perfect Pockets
By Ann Price Gosch |
Quality-look pockets follow these helpful
guidelines. |
Pressing Thoughts
By Mary Roehr |
Pressing well is essential for a polished and
professional look. Learn the secrets to success. |
Retail Details:
C'mon Join The Fray!
By Cindy Kacynski |
Get that fabulous fringed look without pre-made
trims! |
Retail
Details:
Embellished Pintucks
By Elizabeth
Tisinger |
Twin-needle pintucks and topstitching in a
contrasting thread enliven a basic dress--and more. |
Retail Details: Grommets
By Elizabeth Tisinger |
Use home dec grommet tape for projects other than curtains.
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A Ribbon Runs Through It
By Pamela Archer |
Combine rich ribbon folds of the past plus today's fabulous ribbons to create astounding toppers and wraps.
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Ribbonwork Revisited
By Helen Gibb |
A sprinkling of ribbonwork flowers adds elegance to accessories. |
Rickrack is Back!
By Linda Wyman |
Everything old is new again, and rickrack is no exception. |
Sew Biz
By Constance Hallinan Lagan |
If you're in the business of sewing, or considering becoming a professional dressmaker, beware of some common pitfalls. Turn mistakes into learning experiences for a successful small business.
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Sew Efficient
By Nancy Zieman |
Time management tools help you find more sewing
time.
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Sewing Stunt Double
By Connie Amaden-Crawford
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Make a new sewing buddy--an economical, long-lasting dress form.
Plus--make a Movable Dress Stand
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Simple Machine Smocking
By Deborah Yedziniak |
Think smocking is too time-consuming? Use your sewing machine to easily imitate the look of hand smocking.
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To Dye For
By Suzie Shinseki |
Add some verve to an otherwise-simple skirt by using the following pattern-altering and fabric-dyeing techniques. |
Simply Elegant
By Alix Graham-Michel |
Modest tone-on-tone embellishments create an heirloom-inspired summer blouse. |
Top 10 Tips
By Mary Roehr |
Browse this top ten list of fitting tips from alterations expert Mary Roehr. |
Top Tips
By Sallie J.
Russell |
Using topstitching thread? Follow these tips for
tip-top results. |
Tricks of the Trade
By Peggy Bendel |
Make it quick--and fun!--with these 10
tips from top sewing pros. |
Tulle Treasures
By Gretchen Oldham
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The term pocket scarf takes on new meaning with these clever pockets that showcase tiny objects. This unique scarf features illusion tulle insets containing a variety of small treasures.
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Twist & Shout
By Helen Saunders |
Discover the fiber artist in you by using
plaited bias strips to create a one-of-a-kind jacket. |
Vent Finishing
By Marla Kazell |
Try this fast and clean way of finishing corners
at a vent lower edge. |
Wedding Gown
Fit Tips
By Peggy Bendel |
Sewing for the bride? These tips will help
eliminate surprises. |
