Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
If your jeans have a little gap at the back of the waist, then you, my girl, are built with curves that your jeans just can’t handle. I know, cause I’m built with them, too.
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Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to insert an invisible zipper into a side seam. Go to the tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to add gimp trim to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
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I love my rotary cutter for cutting straight lines, but cutting curves can be difficult. Even more difficult is cutting an entire circle. Christine from Christine Sews shows how to cut a perfect circle using a rotary cutter. Go to … Read more ... 
Christine Sews shows how to use dental floss for gathering heavy fabrics. The heavier thread will be less likely to break when it’s pulled. Go to the tutorial.
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Sew Diva Diane shows how she folds her fabric into neat squares. She uses comic book boards to get crisp folds and uniform size. Go to the tutorial.
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Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles shows how to sew a sleeve placket. Her tutorial makes it seem doable to add this detail to my next shirt. Get the how-to.
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Linen is a great fabric choice for summer clothes. Threads magazine shares an online article by Susan Khalje filled with tips for sewing this versatile fabric. Go to the article.
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Most instructions for inserted a zipper assume that you want the zipper hidden, but many of today’s fashions feature an exposed zipper. CraftStylish shows how to add a zipper when you want the zipper to show. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Nicole Mallalieu from You SEW, Girl! shares a video tutorial showing how to insert eyelets into purse straps. The eyelet kit she uses is available for purchase in her store. Go to the video tutorial.
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how she gets sharp, crisp corners on her patch pockets. She removes extra bulk by mitering the corners. Go to the tutorial. Mitered corners are a fantastic way to achieve a polished, professional look… Read more ... 
Peacock Chic shows how she achieved a perfect buttonhole on stretch fabric using – of all things – paper towels. Get the how-t0.
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ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial.
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Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ...