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Press for Success: How to Press Your Seams

My mother is the queen of ironing. She will iron anything—from sheets to jeans, everything must go through the hot surface of her appliance. As much as I like wrinkle-free bed linens, I like free…

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The Many Lives of a T-Shirt Pattern, Part 1: Hacking a T-Shirt into Tops

I have way more patterns than I will ever sew. I used to jump from one pattern to the next, making a bunch of garments that did not fit me well but hey, I had…

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Three Ways to Measure Yourself More Accurately

An important part of sewing has little to do with sewing itself. In order to get the best possible fit, you will need to take your measurements. If you live with someone with whom you…

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To Line or Not to Line: Should You Line a Garment?

When I first started sewing, I would line all of my handmade garments. As an overachiever, I felt that I needed to create the most intricate pieces of clothing, lining and all. All of my…

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Tips for Sewing with Vinyl

After waiting for nine months, October is finally here—which means that Halloween is right around the corner! It is time to pick your costume, find a pattern, and start to work on it. This is…

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