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How to Measure a hem

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After working hard on a sewing project or making the perfect alterations to your clothing, it is essential to get the hem just right. The key to doing this correctly is to carefully measure your hem. If you are hemming pants the legs should match ... more »

How to Monogram Your Own Kitchen Napkins

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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A monogram adds instant personalized style to a set of napkins. Create letters using iron-on transfers or have them embroidered on napkins and trim with coordinating ribbon. Here's how!.. more »

How to Mount Fabric on a Sewing Machine

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Sewing on a sewing machine is a satisfying and less expensive way to create your own clothes or goods. Once you learn how to thread the machine and make appropriate adjustments for various types of fabrics, you're ready to get started. The first ... more »

How to Overhand Stitch

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The overhand stitch is a very basic stitch used on tears and punctures. It is also good for reattaching items and even joining lace edges together. For the camper, this stitch comes in handy if you get a hole in your tent or something rips while ... more »

How to Permanently Curl Fabric Ribbon

By Paula Parker

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You are making a craft for your mother and grandmother and would like a curly fabric ribbon. You are making bows for your daughter and would like a ribbon curling down her long hair. The challenge is not only curling the ribbon but keeping the ... more »

How to Personalize Oxford Shirts

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Want to put a personal touch to your boring work clothes or school uniform? Then personalize it!.. more »

How to Pick a Darning Tool

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Are you the crafty type? Are you frugal? Some of us like to extend the life of our socks and other woolen items, but it can be confusing to choose the right darning tools for the job. Even if it takes you a while to learn exactly what tools to ... more »

How to Pick a Handmade Purse Style

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Before you can make your own handmade purse, decide on the design of the bag. Options are endless, and no two purses are the same. That's the creative part about sewing your own handmade purse. Make it a one-of-a-kind bag... more »

How to Pick a Stitch Pattern to Use on a Sewing Machine

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Picking a stitch pattern on a sewing machine is important. Stitch patterns provide a decorative element to the item you are sewing. The stitch pattern you choose can also provide extra durability in the stitch area. Sewing machines have a variety ... more »

How to Pick Fabric For a Decorative Pillow

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Placing decorative pillows in your living room, bedroom, car or other space shows your style and personality and adds comfort. Sewing your own decorative pillows means that you can choose your own fabric to match your current upholstery and fit ... more »

How to Pick Fabric for Handmade Purses

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If you're making a handmade purse, one of the biggest decisions is fabric selection. You can choose fabric that's practical or stylish. The best part of making a purse is picking a fabric that shows off complimentary creative design elements. ... more »

How to Pick Materials in Decorative Pillow Making

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Change the look of a living space or bedroom by changing a few small decorative items such as curtains, pillows or pictures. Changing the decorative pillows can alter the entire look of the room. Follow these steps to pick materials in decorative ... more »

How to Pick Strap Fabric for Handmade Purses

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Picking fabric for your purse isn't a hard job. Make it an easy decision, and buy enough fabric to make the entire purse and strap from the same material. Look around the house for inspiration and scraps of fabric, if there's not enough material ... more »

How to Pin a Bound Buttonhole

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When making a bound buttonhole, there is a fair amount of work you must do before the actual sewing begins. A very important step involves pinning the bound buttonhole. If you do this step correctly, the end result will be a beautifully finished ... more »

How to Pin a Headband

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Headbands are hot accessories, and nothing's hotter than making one yourself. Elastic headbands are cheap, fast and easy to make. In this article, we'll explain how to pin a headband after you've cut out your fabric. Grab some cute fabric, some ... more »

How to Pin a Hem

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Buying clothes is hard enough, but if one is vertically challenged, or a little on the short side, none of the garment lengths will be correct. By knowing how to hem a garment, one can purchase the desired outfit and adjust the garment to the ... more »

How to Pin Handles to Bag

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Decide how long you want your craft bag handles to be before you cut your material. If you want a handheld tote, measure fabric that allows the user to comfortably hold the bag at mid-thigh. Measure more material if you want a shoulder bag. Pin ... more »

How to Prepare Fabric for Sewing or Quilting

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Pre-washing and straightening the fabric grain before sewing is a very important step to prevent shrinkage in a garment or quilt and affects the “drape” of a garment. Pre-washing removes the sizing added to fabrics in the milling process and ... more »

How to Prepare to Make a Buttonhole

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Because the placement of the buttons can affect the appearance of the garment you are making, it is something you should not rush. This eHow can walk you through the process of preparing to make a buttonhole... more »

How to Promote Your Class at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores

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Congratulations! You've landed a job teaching a class at Jo-Ann. This article will show you how to do an in-store "demo" to promote your class and get students enrolled... more »

How to Quickly Knot a Thread for Hand Sewing

By Kathleen Frassrand

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Hand sewing is relaxing and stress-free when you know how to quickly knot thread. Here is how to do it... more »

How to Read Tatting Diagrams

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Tatting is a type of needlework used to make lace or lace edgings. You can use a single shuttle, two shuttles or a shuttle and a ball, along with tatting thread, heavier than regular sewing thread. The shuttle loops and knots the thread into a ... more »

How to Recognize the Bobbin Area on a Sewing Machine

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The bobbin area of a sewing machine is located in the area underneath the needle plate. It plays an important part in the production of a uniform stitch. Learn how to locate the bobbin area and become familiar with the way it works, what is ... more »

How to recycle machine embroidery stabilizer

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When stabilizer costs are high this will help your budget and allow you to make more beautiful things frugally(cheaply)... more »

How to Refashion a Sweater Into a Cardigan

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If you have an old sweater that is suffering from stains on the front, or is simply something you never reach for anymore, give it new life by refashioning it into a clever cardigan... more »

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