SEWING SKILLS

Everything I can find that may help us all to understand the things we want to sew. Pin all if you need it! lol
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Pintuck foot and pintuck cord guide - YouTube
how to sew pintucks

PINTUCKS

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Learn the simplest way to make continuous bias tape with my step by step instructions.   Free online sewing course by MCT
Binding three ways - use this technique to finish lightweight blouse necklines and armholes.
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BIAS TAPE

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How to make a hoop skirt (crinoline) .  Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a costume in under 120 minutes by sewing and dressmaking with ribbon, plastic, and bias tape. How To posted by Pauline A.  in the Sewing section Difficulty: Simple. Cost: Cheap. Steps: 4
success with sewing lingerie free eguide from Craftsy
Butterick 6031 Gertie Pattern Retro Pin Up Lingerie Camisole Slip Panties Uncut #Butterick

Bras & Undies

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Corded Bound Buttonholes and Slide Fasteners: 1939 Sewing Secrets by DominusVobiscum
Machine Embroidery Designs at Embroidery Library! - - A4205 heart buttonhole 11813
Sewing 101: Using the Buttonhole Attachment – Fancy Collective

BUTTONHOLES & BUTTONS

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Very cleat demosntration of how to transfer darts in a bodice pattern
This tutorial will show you how to move a dart along the bodice with a slash and spread method & pivoting method. I will also show you how to remove the back shoulder dart.
Learn this fundamental pattern making technique, the easy way! More

DARTS & Pattern Fitting

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If you are learning to make your own clothes, click through to discover some of the books I found most useful when I was first starting out. From pattern drafting to couture techniques, I still refer back to these books and highly recommend them for your dressmaking library. #dressmaking #sewingadvice
Dressmaking self taught in twenty complete lessons : Carens, Edith Marie : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
3 Things I wish I knew before I started Sewing

educate yourself!

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Create easy to sew bottoms with the help of this elastic waist cheat sheets.
Binder Clips corral elastics | Sewing Room Organization Hacks
How to sew fold over elastic

Elastic Stuff

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Everything you need to know about double gauze - what it is, how to sew with it etc...
20 links- the ultimate resource guide for sewing with knits - see kate sew
Fabric Terms Every Sewist Should Know | As a novice sewist, I find that I keep coming across words I just don’t understand. I figured I can’t be the only one out there who thinks grain is what people make bread out of, so I put together a little cheat sheet of the most commonly used terms when it comes to fabric.

Fabrics and the how and what...

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sewing facings
A Guide to Bias Binding and Facings sewing for beginners how to sew a pattern PINTEREST: @ecclesiasticalsewing

Facings

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How to get perfectly gathered fabric every time.
Gathering Foot .... where have I been?  I know living in front of my computer since 1997. That was when I stopped sewing!
Learn how to gather fabric in three different ways! Some are faster than others and some looks better than the others! See how the type of fabric, the way the fabric is cut, and the gathered ratio changes the look! How to Gather Fabric and Comparing Gathering Ratios // heatherhandmade.com #sew #sewing #sewn #howtosew #howto #sewingtutorial #tutorial #diy #sewdiy

Gathers & Shirring

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revitalizing a rotary cutting mat - soak in water with white vinegar, clean with mild dish detergent, dry thoroughly
Clever tips and tricks using a sewing gauge

Hacks Tips Tricks for SEwInG!

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Hemming a project or garment is one of the finishing steps of sewing projects, and on garments in particular, this can generally be a curved edge. Ashley Hough shows you how to hem a curved edge and gives tips on how to ensure that the hem lays flat.
So in this post, I am going to completely break down how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. #sewing #sewingideas #sewingprojects #easysewingideas #sewingprojectsforbeginners #sewingforbeginners #sewingprojectsforteens #easysewingideas
It's been a while since we've had a 'Sewing 201' post! I've been sewing  with my rolled hem foot quite a bit lately, so I snapped a few photos. In  this blog post I'm going to share some tips and tricks to get this foot  working for you. The rolled hem foot sews just that, a narrow rolled hem  that's pretty on scarves, blouses, dresses, or even curtains.

Hems and Hemming

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Looking to give a project a specific shape? Want to make sure that collar stays crisp? You’re in the market for interfacing or stabilizer. These layers rest behind the fabric and are a handy tool for every sewer to master. Achieving professional sewing results can be as easy as choosing the proper interfacing or stabilizer. These two different materials will add shape and secure stitches.
favorite interfacing trick
Interfacing 101

Interfacing

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DIY Swim Trunks for men. From Speedo sewing patterns to board shorts and Euro-style swim trunks, sew these swim trunks for the men in your life.
180+ Free Sewing Patterns for Men, Women and Children- Find the perfect sewing patterns for babies, girls, boys, men, and women. They are all free!
My first men's pattern come in this mens t-shirt free sewing pattern. Make this wardrobe basic for the man in your life and enjoy this simple basic shirt. Great fit and and easy sewing pattern

MAN SEWING

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Sewing Tip: How to Measure Kids for Sewing Projects #sewing #kids

MEASUREMENTS

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Check these out, some I do, pins in mouth?  :D  It's said that  #12 is a big one, I think Laundrying your fabric is a big one for me with pressing seams second, along with your seam finishes!  Still put pins in my mouth, hard habit to break!  :D
Check out our list of 10 Mistakes Beginner Sexist Don't Know They Are Making and see which ones you may be guilty of!
This blog post gives you 10 common sewing mistakes that make your garment look homemade, which is not a good thing. HANDmade doesn't have to look HOMEmade. Sew clothes you'll be proud to put your name on by eliminating these 10 mistakes.

No No's

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Designing Patterns: A Fresh Approach to Pattern Cutting - Hilary Campbell - Google Books
Dressmaking basics: How to adjust a sewing pattern to fit | Simply Sewing Magazine

PATTERN know how

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Sewing with Double Piping, Modkid Brynn  #sewingtips
I love a good pillow, cushion, or bag with pipping. Follow along with this post to learn how to sew piping the easy way. #sewing #sewingideas #sewingprojects #easysewingideas #sewingprojectsforbeginners #sewingforbeginners #sewingprojectsforteens #easysewingideas

Piping

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Full step-by-step photo tutorial to make your own pencil skirt sloper pattern. Unique spreadsheet - enter your measurements, pattern is worked out for you.
Dress Sloper
How to Draft an Easy Bodice Sloper Tutorial • Elewa Blog

SLOPER INFO

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Beth Bradley teaches you how to change the settings on a serger so you can use it in more fun and creative ways. You will learn the differences between a sewing machine and serger and how you control the length, width, knife, and type of stitch within the serger. Beth also covers basic uses for a serger and shows how to perform a correctly formed over-lock stitch.
Tutorial: Easy flatlocking on a home serger
Serger Tension Made Easy - The DIBY Club

SERGER stuff

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Sewing Sleeves - 2 Simple Ways To Sew Stunning Sleeves - The Creative Curator
How to Sew Professional Sleeve Plackets
Fitted Sleeve Sloper: part 2 – built-in gusset – The Overflowing Stash

SLEEVES

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All About Sewing Needles - Mood Sewciety
How to add a laser to your sewing machine
Outstanding 15 Sewing  projects are readily available on our internet site. Check it out and you will not be sorry you did. #Sewing

Sewing Machine Issues

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Discovering understitching was a game changer for me. There are so many time understitching is the better sewing technique than top stitching. If you're learning to sew you need to check out this tutorial- you'll change how you're sewing! #sewingtips #sewingtechnique #tutorial #sewing #learntosew
Tara Rex provides helpful tips on how to best organize your machine stitches. You will find these tips will save you time and potential frustration. Find out what classes are available to assist you with understanding your sewing machine. Learn the many stitch options your machine has. Use these tips to ensure a successful and fun sewing experience.
Fantastic 100 sewing projects  tips are offered on our internet site. Check it out and you wont be sorry you did. #sewingprojects

STITCHING the STITCH

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SEW SEW SCHOOL

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How to Fit Princess Seams
Sewing for Beginners - Seams. Get the low down on the website now! #sewing #patternmaking #sewingpatterns #sewingbeginners
How to Finish Seams when Sewing Silk | NSC

SEAM Finishes

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