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Threads Magazine shows how to achieve a hemstitch on your sewing machine using a wing needle. The technique works best on natural fibers, such as linen. Go to the tutorial.
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Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these fun shirt cuff bracelets. Because the shirt cuffs already have a button and buttonhole stitched in, all you’ve got to do is finish the edges… Read more ... 
Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair. The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine. She shares… Read more ... 
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to make a hemfacing. This is one of my favorite ways to finish off the bottom of a dress or a skirt, particularly when it’s an A-line garment. When you fold under the… Read more ... 
Adriana from Crafterhours used printed twill tape to create a skirt hem with a message. How cool is that? It’s part of their Twill Tape Week series of blog posts. Read more about this idea over at Crafterhours.
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Char from Crap I’ve Made show s how to create a blind hem on your sewing machine. A blind hem finishes off the bottom of a garment (typically a skirt or dress pants) with tiny little stitches that are practically… Read more ... 
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a simple skirt in just 20 minutes. She uses a piece of super-wide elastic for the waistband, so no fiddling with casings or zippers. Go to the tutorial.
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Walter + Veronica share a tutorial on for making an oilcloth wallet for a cash envelope system. Zippers on each pocket keep the cash where it needs to be. Go to the tutorial. Editor’s Note: This blog is no longer … Read more ... 
Even if your machine doesn’t have an automatic or stepped buttonhole feature, you can still use it to create machine-sewn buttonholes. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to do it. Go to her tutorial.
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I have button phobia. I don’t fear making the buttonhole itself, but the buttonplacement can make me a crazy woman. No sooner do I have the button perfectly stitched and well-secured than I stand back and notice that the button… Read more ... 
Chica and Jo continue their Sewing 101 Video Tutorial series with a video showing how to sew a basic hem. Not only does a hem make the edges of your project look nice and neat, it also keeps them from… Read more ... 
Janome is announcing new models of their popular line of sewing machines this year. They say, The Memory Craft® 5200
contains an automatic straight stitch needle plate – the only machine on the market to offer such a unique and … Read more ... 
As part of Celebrate the Boy month, Rae from Made by Rae shows how to turn an adult-sized button down shirt into a little boy’s version. By refashioning an existing shirt, you can avoid the more time-consuming steps of… Read more ... 
Jessica from Running with Scissors shows how to make this cool school bag. Interior pockets are sized to hold pencils and a pair of scissors. Straps are woven through a series of buttonholes across the top, and a buttoned tab… Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity is celebrating the release of her new Buster Baby Bib PDF pattern with a giveaway. This pattern was written with beginning sewists in mind. 60 color photos step you through the process. Skills you’ll learn… Read more ... 
