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In this article, designer Kenneth D. King takes you step-by-step through a Hong Kong finish. Sewing Seams, Sewing 101, Sewing Lessons, Love Sewing, Sewing Skills, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Hacks, Sewing Tutorials, Diy Sewing

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In this article, designer Kenneth D. King takes you step-by-step through a Hong Kong finish.

This stunning ribbon braid is easy to create, and can add a touch of embellishment to any project! Ribbon Braids, Ribbon Lei, Ribbon Work, Ribbon Flowers, Silk Ribbon, Fabric Flowers, Ribbons, Bow Headband, Headbands

This stunning ribbon braid is easy to create, and can add a touch of embellishment to any project!

Discover how to transform flat pieces of cloth into fashions from your imagination. You'll also develop the patternmaking expertise to turn draped designs into patterns to use and modify over and over. Course begins March 28th, 2023 - Special Flash Sale - Register now at https://threads.mykajabi.com/fashion-draping-fundamentals

Discover how to transform flat pieces of cloth into fashions from your imagination. You'll also develop the patternmaking expertise to turn draped designs into patterns to use and modify over and over. Course begins March 28th, 2023 - Special Flash Sale - Register now at https://threads.mykajabi.com/fashion-draping-fundamentals

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How To: Sewing Techniques

Skirt Formula: In this Threads Insider feature, Raminta Vilkiene will introduce you to a simple geometry formula that can help you easily create eight different skirts. Because there are only six steps to create the pattern, as you do this more, you may f Diy Sewing Clothes, Diy Clothing, Sewing Dresses, Free Sewing, Easy Sewing, Sewing Tips, Sewing Projects, Dress Sewing Tutorials

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Skirt Formula: In this Threads Insider feature, Raminta Vilkiene will introduce you to a simple geometry formula that can help you easily create eight different skirts. Because there are only six steps to create the pattern, as you do this more, you may f

Zippers come in a variety of sizes and finishes. For some sewers, zipper installation can be an intimidating part of the garment construction process. Demystify this closure with these 9 sewing techniques. You’ll learn how to install lapped zippers, exposed zippers, replace broken zippers and even move a zipper’s location. #sewingtechniques #sewing #sewist #sewer #seamstress #zippers #zipperinstallation #sewinglife Sewing Class, Sewing Basics, Hand Sewing

Zippers come in a variety of sizes and finishes. For some sewers, zipper installation can be an intimidating part of the garment construction process. Demystify this closure with these 9 sewing techniques. You’ll learn how to install lapped zippers, exposed zippers, replace broken zippers and even move a zipper’s location. #sewingtechniques #sewing #sewist #sewer #seamstress #zippers #zipperinstallation #sewinglife

Make grading a pattern a little easier by using this handy measurement reference chart. Dress Sewing Patterns, Sewing Patterns Free, Clothing Patterns, Blouse Patterns, Fashion Sewing Pattern, Pattern Sewing, Coat Patterns, Pattern Cutting

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Make grading a pattern a little easier by using this handy measurement reference chart.

Threads Magazine

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How To: Sewing Techniques

Pad a Dress Form to Your True Body Shape: Dress forms have lovely, firm shapes, with perfectly lifted breasts--which is wonderful if you have a similar build. However, they are not like “real” bodies, especially if you have any extra body weig Sewing Dress Form, Sewing Form, Top Sewing Pattern, Sewing Patterns, Pattern Drafting, Dress Pattern

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Pad a Dress Form to Your True Body Shape: Dress forms have lovely, firm shapes, with perfectly lifted breasts--which is wonderful if you have a similar build. However, they are not like “real” bodies, especially if you have any extra body weig

Try this logical and practical method

Try this logical and practical method

Download this free PDF in-seam pocket pattern to create a smooth, nearly invisible pocket. #Pockets #inseampocket #pocketpattern #sewing #freepattern

Download this free PDF in-seam pocket pattern to create a smooth, nearly invisible pocket. #Pockets #inseampocket #pocketpattern #sewing #freepattern

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Try this logical and practical method

There are many benefits to the knit blazer—it’s a real wardrobe mainstay. Consider: It’s comfortable to wear, easy to care for, professional but not stuffy, convenient to take on a business trip, and, in many fabrics, a garment you can wear year-round.

There are many benefits to the knit blazer—it’s a real wardrobe mainstay. Consider: It’s comfortable to wear, easy to care for, professional but not stuffy, convenient to take on a business trip, and, in many fabrics, a garment you can wear year-round.

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Pin a test garment to fit, then learn to accurately adjust the tissue

Pin a test garment to fit, then learn to accurately adjust the tissue

Combine ready-to-wear knits into fresh looks Doll Sewing Patterns, Sewing Ideas, Sewing Crafts, Upcycled Crafts, Repurposed, Cool Patterns, Knit Patterns, Sweater Mittens

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In this video series, tailoring and construction expert Daryl Lancaster demonstrates the steps to creating perfect bound buttonholes. Her technique is methodical and relies on careful marking and stitching. It also is accessible to sewers of nearly any skill level. Learn to sew classic buttonholes that are appropriate for jackets, coats, and more.Each part of the bound buttonhole process is explained in a series of videos Easy Sewing Projects, Craft Tutorials, Video Tutorials, Sewing Machine Thread, Bounding

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In this video series, tailoring and construction expert Daryl Lancaster demonstrates the steps to creating perfect bound buttonholes. Her technique is methodical and relies on careful marking and stitching. It also is accessible to sewers of nearly any skill level. Learn to sew classic buttonholes that are appropriate for jackets, coats, and more.Each part of the bound buttonhole process is explained in a series of videos

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Threads Magazine

How To: Sewing Techniques

Learn why it is important to sew directionally, and how to do it, in this Threads Q & A. #directionalsewing #evenseams #sewing #garmentsewing #howtosew Sewing Machine Basics

Sewing Machine Basics

Learn why it is important to sew directionally, and how to do it, in this Threads Q & A. #directionalsewing #evenseams #sewing #garmentsewing #howtosew

Making cords is easy, but here’s a trick to make them better, softer, and easier to tie into Chinese ball buttons. Best Knots, Bias Strips, Cord Ties, Chinese Knot, Sewing Techniques, Cords, Trick, Thread

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Making cords is easy, but here’s a trick to make them better, softer, and easier to tie into Chinese ball buttons.

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The Back Story on a Bubble Hem and Watteau Back Dress - Threads Korean Hanbok, Wrap Jacket, No Waste, Decorative Bows, Costume Collection, Fabric Remnants, Draped Fabric, Circle Shape

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The Back Story on a Bubble Hem and Watteau Back Dress - Threads

The Back Story on a Bubble Hem and Watteau Back Dress - Threads Selvage

The Back Story on a Bubble Hem and Watteau Back Dress - Threads

Louise Cutting is an owner and designer of Cutting Line Designs. Here’s how she guides her client's to a better garment fit with fewer major pattern adjustments. Endless Wishes, Extended Sizes, Size Pattern, Line Design, Ease, Hair Makeup, Cutting, Fitness

Louise Cutting is an owner and designer of Cutting Line Designs. Here’s how she guides her client's to a better garment fit with fewer major pattern adjustments.

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How To: Sewing Techniques

In “Understitch by Hand” from the SewStylish Fall 2014 issue, couture expert Susan Khalje shares fundamental hand-understitching techniques to help improve your sewing. In this Web extra, Susan shares two more understitching methods, one by machine and one by hand.

In “Understitch by Hand” from the SewStylish Fall 2014 issue, couture expert Susan Khalje shares fundamental hand-understitching techniques to help improve your sewing. In this Web extra, Susan shares two more understitching methods, one by machine and one by hand.

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Make a smooth transition to a vent Sewing Stitches, Quilt Sewing

Sewing Stitches

Make a smooth transition to a vent

Apply tucks, darts, and curved seams for a shapely fit on finished garments - Threads By Hand London, Raw Fabric, Sewing Alterations, Fashion Fabric, Darts

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Apply tucks, darts, and curved seams for a shapely fit on finished garments - Threads

When making women�s pants, you need to know the correct front and back-crotch lengths. Women have many different body types: flat derri�res or protruding abdomens, and everything in between. Diy Sewing Pattern, Clothes Patterns

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When making women�s pants, you need to know the correct front and back-crotch lengths. Women have many different body types: flat derri�res or protruding abdomens, and everything in between.

Find out which is a sewing pro’s favorite elastic and the best applications for it. Pamela Leggett, owner and designer of Pamela’s Patterns, talks about her go-to elastic and shares techniques to create firm, secure, stretchy, and comfortable waistbands and edge finishes. Sewing Elastic, Leggett, Pajama Bottoms, Pamela, Firm, Stretchy, Patterns

Find out which is a sewing pro’s favorite elastic and the best applications for it. Pamela Leggett, owner and designer of Pamela’s Patterns, talks about her go-to elastic and shares techniques to create firm, secure, stretchy, and comfortable waistbands and edge finishes.

Threads Magazine

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How To: Sewing Techniques

In the video Fitting: Key Pattern Adjustments, Judith Neukam walks you through two important pattern alterations that can simplify the fitting process. Judith shows you how to create a template of your shoulder slope and transfer the changes to your pattern. She also demonstrates how taking the right length measurements can make all the difference in a well-fitting garment.

In the video Fitting: Key Pattern Adjustments, Judith Neukam walks you through two important pattern alterations that can simplify the fitting process. Judith shows you how to create a template of your shoulder slope and transfer the changes to your pattern. She also demonstrates how taking the right length measurements can make all the difference in a well-fitting garment.

Threads Magazine

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How To: Sewing Techniques