And the Winner of the Amp Up Your Accessories Contest is...
5 commentsFind out which amped up accessory took home the big prize.
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How do you mark your fabric?
9 commentsShare how you transfer markings from your pattern to your fabric.
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1-Hour Dress
9 commentsThis knit dress is perfect for your work or nighttime wardrobe.
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Looped button closure
1 commentTo make an interesting button closure, I start with a small standard buttonhole (about 3⁄8 inch long), one for each closure. I tie a 3- to 5-inch piece of decorative ribbon, rope, or thin...
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21 Days 21 Dresses
2 commentsCheck out Melissa Caringer's site documenting her pledge to make 21 dresses in 21 days.
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Choose the Winner in the Amp Up Your Accessories Contest
15 commentsVote for your favorite accessory and help pick the winner in our contest.
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What are your summer sewing plans?
9 commentsWith Memorial Day just around the corner, share what is on your sewing plate this summer.
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Friday Etsy Roundup: Cosas Minimas, Fuori Borgo, and drika.b
1 commentCheck out these three shops for new handbags, crocheted jewelry, and printed items.
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Easy seam-allowance guide
A rubber band around the base of my sewing machine is an excellent way to temporarily mark a wider-than-usual seam allowance. It’s easy to follow and stays in place securely, but itrsquos...
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Friday Etsy Roundup: Dutch Door Press, The Pin Pals, and Be Something New
1 commentThis week check out the lovely paper goods from Dutch Door Press, the amazingly cross-stitched pieces by The Pin Pals, and the beautiful hair accessories by Be Something New.
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Used-needle identification
2 commentsSome projects require that you change needles after you’ve used them briefly, e.g., switch from a lightweight needle to a heavyweight one. To know if a needle is slightly used or brand new, I...
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Add a Blast of Color with Fabric Spray Paint
2 commentsMaster one of these painting techniques and get creative with your plain fabrics to create amazing garments.
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How do you use up your fabric stash?
11 commentsEvery sewer faces a similar problem. How do you use up your fabric stash?
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How to Make Your Own Prints and Patterns
3 commentsWatch this segement from the Today show highlighting how to create your own prints like in the SewStylish Spring 2010 issue.
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Teach Yourself to Sew: Finishing Edges
Learn to finish and face edges in two new episodes of the Threads beginner sewing series, Teach Yourself to Sew.
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What accessories do you like to sew?
6 commentsShare what you like to make to accessorize your ensembles.
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How to Make a Tote Bag in 20 Minutes
3 commentsThis quick project is simple enough to make a dozen for favors or gifts, and cute enough that everyone will want one.
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Tepee relaxes magnetic pull
My magnetic pin holder secures my silk pins so tightly that it’s difficult to remove them, so I push a knitting needle or stiletto under the pins to sculpt them into a tepee shape. Then I can...
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What are you hoping to receive for Mother's Day this year?
6 commentsWhat are you making for Mom this year, or what are you hoping to receive for Mother's Day?
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