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Tutorial: Eyelet knit skirt

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Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a pretty eyelet skirt like this one.  She uses an eyelet stretch knit so the construction is easy.  The waistband is a simple elastic casing – no zippers, no buttonholes required. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated hem band

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Meghan from The Sewing Geek has written a tutorial showing how to make a pleated hem band for a skirt.  Instead of vertical pleats, like ruffles, these pleats are horizontal.  It’s a lovely finish for a skirt hem.  It would… Read more ...

Tutorial: Zipper cuff bracelet

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Onel from Onelmon shows how you can make this cool zipper cuff bracelet.  The zippers are all functional, creating a small pocket between the zippers and the felt lining.  You’ll need four zippers, preferably different colors, and a scrap of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lettuce edge hem

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Tutorial: Lettuce edge hemA lettuce edge is a easy type of hem to add to knit fabrics.  It creates a little ruffle around the bottom of your garment.  And it’s easy to make, taking advantage of the tendency of knit fabric to stretch… Read more ...

Tutorial: Piped scalloped hem

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Tutorial: Piped scalloped hemHeather from Feather’s Flights shows how she added a piped scalloped hem to a purchased dress.  You could do like she did and add this to an existing garment, or incorporate it in to a garment you’re making.  It would… Read more ...