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Scissor Tips | Best Scissors (IMO)

This scissors make me look like a sewing superstar!

curved scissors held by a white hand with sewing machines in the background slightly out of focus

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MENDing | Zipper Slider

You don't need to replace the entire zipper if it's just the slider that's the problem. Check it out. 

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Sewing Tips | Ripping a Serged Seam

Here is my current favorite way to rip a serged seam apart...it's super fast!

serged seam and a seam ripper

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Fabric Tips | Basics of Stretchy Fabrics

Facts, examples, how-to check for stretch, and tips for buying knits online.

 

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Fitting Tips | Fitting You + Raglan FBA

Get a better fit for your frame by picking your size this way next time your sew a shirt!

black woman wearing white tank top and shorts against a white background and next to a pattern piece cut for a full bust adjustment

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Hood Tips | 5 Quick Tips

5 TIPS TO GET A NICE TOP-STITCHED HOOD

 

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Tulle Tips | Equation For Easy Calculating

Just remember for every 1" of gathered tulle you need 18" of un-gathered tulle. 

PURPLE TULLE SKIRT

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Snap Tips | Soldering Iron

Snap problems? Here's the easiest way to remove a snap!

SOLDERING IRON

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Blissey Pattern | Learn About The Pattern With Ears

Breaking down options is the key to having good options.

little girl wearing a bunny ear shirt

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Essential Set | Learn About The Pattern with 6 Skirts

Everything you NEED to know about the most essential pattern.

little girl in black leggings and peplum

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Sewing Tip | Shim

Well my friends, it's a shim that I made out of cardboard! And I highly suggest you make one for yourself! It's sew easy!

janome coverstitch machine with red plaid fabric

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