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Sew Scientific
A drool-worthy way to make threading a needle easier.
What Do Film Canisters and Sand Have in Common?
Patterns are typically flimsy affairs that have a way of shifting around at precisely the wrong moment. Here's how to keep them in place.
Serving Up Sewing
A great tip for keeping small notions close to your sewing machine.
On Pins and Needles
Keep notoriously easy-to-lose notions under control.
Hairspray: Not Just for Prom
An intriguing new use for hairspray at the crafting or sewing table.
Little Black Book Gone Crafty
A cute and crafty way to display phone numbers and other important bits of information.
Soup's Up!
An ironing technique for getting into tiny spots that you can eat with a spoon.
Lipstick? Nah, it's a Pin-Stick
Passers-by might wonder why you need to primp in your sewing room but you'll know a craftier use for that empty lipstick tube.
Fit to be Tied
Self-belts can be slippery little guys - here's how to keep your silky belts in place.
Bye, Bye Lint
Try using a dry kitchen sponge to remove lint.
Thread Medicine
Make a thread cutter from a floss dispenser and a pill bottle.
All Buckled Up
Use gold leaf to turn an everyday belt buckle into gold.
Iron off!
Try using a lamp to remind yourself to shut off the iron.
Lucky You! More Red-Carpet Ready Tips
Here are some great sewing tips from the brilliant members of PACC, which we just couldn't fit into our latest issue.
The Nose Knows
Learn how to use your nose to figure out the right side of your fabric.
Create a Tech-Savvy Pattern Library
Use digital photos as a quick way to organize your pattern collection digitally.
Instant Fit Check
Trace your shoulder slope onto the back of your cutting mat to keep it handy when adjusting new patterns.
Dress Barbie, Dress Yourself
Sew a mini muslin to try out your pattern instructions.
Round Up Those Beads
Use flat tin containers and double sided tape to organize beads by color.
Make Your Own Tags
Use scrap pieces of interfacing to record pattern information and washing instructions on a small tag.
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The Best of Threads Volume OneQuick computer access to 50 of the best sewing technique articles from Threads magazine
Kaffe Fassett's Museum QuiltsDiscover Textile Treasures of Londons World-Famous Decorative Art Museum, and Learn to Recreate Them Through Full Instruction and Easy-to-Follow Diagrams.
Sew SubversiveDown and dirty DIY for the fabulous fashionista
