Jessica Giardino teaches you the differences between knit fabrics and woven fabrics in this video. You will learn how to identify these two types of fabrics as well as how to best use them when sewing. You’ll also find out about specialty woven fabrics and see how sewing different seam lines can impact your finished product.
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Sewing Zippers: Zipper Projects and Fun Ideas
Beth Bradley teaches you fun and funky ways to use zippers on your garments or other projects. Learn the many creative ways to utilize your zippers as well as see the many kinds of zippers that are available. Find out how to make zippers a part of your design or how to best hide them.…
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Adding Texture with Pintucks
Stephanie Ohnmacht helps you jazz up and create a customized look for your garments or home decorating accessories with pintucks. Start by laying them out and deciding where you are going to use them. You have to do a little bit of math to make the template, but after that it is smooth sailing.
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How to Make Bias Tape for Baby Bibs
Aurora Sisneros explains why baby bibs make great gifts for baby showers. You’ll learn how to make a reversible bib with laminated fabric and bias tape to border the bib. Aurora also teaches you how to make bias tape out of any fabric and discusses why you need to use the bias (or diagonal). Related…
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Sewing Pattern Alteration and Tools
Nicole LaFoille demonstrates how to best alter a pattern for fit or style. Learn about the necessary tools you need to make alterations as well as the best papers to use. Find out the different techniques of alteration and use these tips to alter your own patterns at home. Related Article: How to Alter a…
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