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How to make a sparkly laptop bag
It is amazing what you can do with a little left over fabric, especially something as lovely and glittery as this fabric I managed to get my ...
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Sewing for dummies
On this page we're going to deal with all the embarrassing basics about sewing that most of us really won't confess to not knowing about. So, we wondered, what was the most basic, basic thing about sewing that some people (not you of ...
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How to make or mend a hem on a skirt
You’ve found that perfect skirt, but it's just a bit too long. Here’s how to save money on getting it adjusted. Hemming is a simple sewing task that's easy to learn. And it's invaluable. If you know how to hem, you can breathe ...
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Blind Stitching
The blind hem stitch is an excellent way of securing a fold in a piece of fabric. When it's done well, it doesn't show from the outside and provides a professional finish to your hemming. Here's how Step 1 Working from left to right ...
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Sewing on a button
This is another of those seemingly easy sewing jobs that many people don't know how to do. Knowing how to sew on a button not only save you money, but time and irritation. You will need button scissors dressmaking ...
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Hemming without stitching
Not everyone has the time, or necessarily the inclination, to hem a skirt with a needle and thread. If that includes you, you can use an iron on tape such as Wundaweb. Hemming for the needlework klutz Iron-on tape is a gauzy material ...
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Replacing a zipper
Your zipper won't zip? Just because a zip is broken doesn't mean you have to throw your favourite trousers out. Zippers can be replaced cheaply and quickly and can give a new lease of life to old clothes. Hand sewing Measure the ...
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