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***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans I was a happy girl today when I… Read more ... 
Thrift stores (also called op shops) and garage sales are some of my favorite sources for vintage fabrics. The only problem is, there’s no bolt-label to tell you the fiber content of the fabric you bring home. Area Thrifty One… Read more ... 
Thread tension. These two little words conjure up a host of questions. How do you know when your thread tension is correct? How do you know when it is not? More importantly, how do you fix it? The Sewing Republic… Read more ... 
Welt pockets are one of those features that distinguish a crisp, tailored garment from a muddled-through homemade looking garment. Luckily, Gorgeous Things’ Blog offers help with a step-by-step tutorial for achieving the tailored look for your welt pockets.… Read more ... 
The day I discovered the metal bias tape tools, I was a happy girl. Now I could have bias tape in any color or print I desired. But with each bias tape tool making only one size of bias tape… Read more ... 
If you’ve ever wondered how they get cord into those tiny tubes, this is the tutorial for you. Marmadaisy shows how to make a piped handle for a purse, though the applications are not necessarily limited to purse handles. Go … Read more ... 
A flat-fell seam adds such a finished, professional look to a garment. Heck, just saying the words “flat-fell seam” make me feel finished and professional. CraftStylish shows us how to sew this very nice finishing seam. See the tute here… Read more ... 
Snow Folks Beanbags! Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.… Read more ... 
Here we have a perfect gift for
that style savvy friend or yourself : an elegant and luxurious shawl that is very simple to make. After sewing together coordinating rectangles of chiffon and organza, give the resulting wrap a sprinkling… Read more ... 
Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved. We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the lovely… Read more ... 
I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings,… Read more ... 
I can not tell you how many times new sewing students come to me with their machines and have NO idea what sewing foot goes to what project. Simplicity Homecare has made sorting out your feet, easy. Their super guide… Read more ... 
Yay! My favorite show, Project Runway is back for a brand new season! The Season Premiere was last night and boy, was it good. Seriously, a LOT of design talent coupled with some interesting folks, to say the least (including… Read more ... 
Last year my boyfriend (pictured) told me he was going to take a class called “Wilderness Travel Course” offered through the Sierra Club. It would involve a bunch of survival skills and a whole lot of camping and hiking. To… Read more ... 
I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of websites that offer Helpful Sewing Tips. Ya never know when you might need the help! Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary. Sewing Center … Read more ... 
