Sewing Basics: How to Sew a Shank Button
With no visible stitching, this button is the perfect choice for a more formal finish. Can you guess what it is? Find out (+ how to sew it) here!
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With no visible stitching, this button is the perfect choice for a more formal finish. Can you guess what it is? Find out (+ how to sew it) here!
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Ever bought an item and noticed a small button on the inside, just underneath the button on the outside? It's a reinforced button! Here's how to (and why you should) sew one!
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Looking for a quick wardrobe update? Learn how to design your own tunic top by adapting a basic shirt pattern in this online tutorial!
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Do you know how to sew the perfect button? Learn right here in this (free, of course!) step-by-step tutorial!
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With just a little bit of bling you can elevate the look of an ordinary top or dress into something modern and stylish. Here's how...
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Learn how to sew the overcast stitch, a hand sewing technique that's not only lovely on fine fabrics like silk, but also serves as a great way to finish thicker fabrics like wool!
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Fear the right-angled seam no more! Learn how to sew this stitch no matter your fabric with this step-by-step photo tutorial for sewing right angled seams on both normal and delicate fabrics.
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Shoulder epaulets have become a popular styling detail in today's fashions. Read on to find out how to add them to any pattern with this step-by-step shoulder epaulet tutorial!
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Do you want to sew a perfectly fitting garment? Here are the 4 key fitting opportunities you must perform before ever touching scissors to fabric.
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Sewing is a great way to express ones creativity and individuality, so I am always on the lookout for unique and innovative ways to jazz up a dress, top or other garment. Learn how to create your own trim using the "twist and turn trim technique" to give your project a look that is all your own. Read on!
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