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New Use for Tailor's Chalk

Threads Magazine, contributor | November 20th, 2009

Place one triangular piece of tailor's chalk in a box with your silver jewelry to keep it tarnish-free.

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Easy Turning Through the Seam

Threads Magazine, contributor | November 13th, 20091 comment

Whether you're making a pillow or a sash, use this tip to help you sew anything needed to be turned right-side out.

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Stray threads become artistic cards

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 30th, 2009

Recycle used lint roller papers that were used to clean up your thread mess and transform them into works of art.

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Keep fabric steady while ironing with a magnet

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 23rd, 2009

Magnets can be a sewers best friend at the ironing board.

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Spiral bobbin storage

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 16th, 2009

Use recycled bindings from notebooks to organize bobbins.

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Recycled fabric makes great piping

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 9th, 2009

Can't get to the fabric store? Use recycled strips of fabric as cording to create your own piping.

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Keep pins handy with an egg cup

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 2nd, 20091 comment

Egg cups make convenient, and super-cute, pin storage.

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Coldworking with Dichroic Glass Jewelry

AAEglass, member | September 30th, 2009

Cold working: Revolution XT Tile Saw review I usually save all my cold working on my dichroic glass jewelry for one day of the week and do it for about 8-10 hours straight. Cold working is not my...

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Exotic bird dichroic fused glass pendant

AAEglass, member | September 30th, 2009

Dichroic fused glass image pendant jewelry - a really cool blue dichroic color with an exotic bird image lined in 22kt gold by A.A.E. Glass Art. Dichroic glass focal bead with a beautiful display of...

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Mark even hems with string

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 25th, 20091 comment

Getting an even hem marked without a friend can be tough. Use a string covered with chalk to help you when a buddy isn't on hand.

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Organize your pattern stash

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 18th, 2009

Create your own pattern library with a digital camera.

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Use a lightbulb for easy pressing

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 11th, 20092 comments

Quickly press small fabric and garment pieces with a light bulb.

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Keep bobbins and spools together

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 4th, 20093 comments

Keep bobbins and spools organized with rubber bands.

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Reuse plastic bags for smooth sewing

Threads Magazine, contributor | August 28th, 20091 comment

Use recycled plastic bags to help tame tricky fabrics.

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