Sewing Techniques & Tips

A certain pattern can help make multiplying by powers of ten easier. Find out about the pattern when multiplying powers of ten with help from a mathematics educator in this free video clip.

Like most video editing applications, Apple's Motion program lets you to create effects using keyframes. This allows you to control the behavior of effects that you add to your video. Motion also…

Electronic Arts' "Need for Speed" franchise is among the most popular racing video games with over 15 games and 100 million copies sold. "Need for Speed: Shift" was released in…

An antenna is essentially a conductor that radiates energy in the form of electromagnetic waves in a definite radiation pattern. The shape of the pattern depends on the type of antenna. An…

The GFX-8 guitar effects processor by Zoom comes preloaded with 160 patch settings, all of which produce a different type of sound. You can fine-tune the settings of any of the preloaded patches to…

Sewing a button on a blazer doesn't have to be a difficult or stressful experience. Find out about an easy way to sew a button on a blazer with help from a designer and fashion writer in this free…

The Sony PlayStation 3 video game console features the XrossMediaBar (XMB), a customizable user interface, which allows players to alter the look and feel of the front-end menu system. The XMB…

C++ is a programming language developed in 1983. It can be used to create all kinds of computer programs depending on the user's level of skill. One of the most common practice exercises when learning…

The water line on your GE Monogram fridge requires regular maintenance to ensure proper functioning, as the line supplies water to the appliance's icemaker and water dispenser from your home's main…

“Defense of the Ancients,” or “DotA,” offers players of the popular “Warcraft III: The Frozen Tides” expansion a custom scenario designed for player-versus-player…

Konami's “Pro Evolution Soccer” series receives an update every year. The game's developers improve elements such as artificial intelligence and graphics, as well as updated rosters,…

Manufacturers make vinyl flooring in squares, one-piece sheets and planks. Planks mimic the grain and size of wood floors, making distinguishing them from wood or laminate coverings very difficult.…

Though ideal for admitting light, corner windows present challenges when it’s time to dress them -- especially if you’re using operable draperies that draw open, such as pinch-pleated…

Not all bi-fold doors have slats. Bi-fold doors are two doors attached along one side with hinges so they open and close together. A door, window or wall with slats is a louver. A bi-fold louver might…

Traditional applique layers fabric pieces to all types of items, made of material such as quilts, T-shirts or purses. Reverse applique takes the craft a step further as you cut away pieces of the…

Double-layer curtains enable you to create more dramatic and dimensional windows by providing different draping options. Although double-layer curtains are available at any department store or home…

Renaissance fairs remain popular, and fair-goers wear period costumes to make the fairs more fun. Women wear skirt styles that were common in the Renaissance, and some even buy expensive costumes.…

Fruity Loops, also known as FL Studio, is a digital audio workstation designed to record and edit music. The step sequencer is used to design patterns. For instance, if you have a kick drum, you can…

If you have a jailbroken PlayStation 3 (PS3) console, you have the ability to install game mods and patches on your games. Game patches usually come in the form of compressed installation files, such…

In 1873 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a U.S. patent for the invention of blue jeans. These jeans, more commonly known as Levi's, were first used as men's work pants, but have since become…

The PC version of Need for Speed: Underground by EA has an advantage over the console versions of the game in that it received game updates, which are distributed in the form of patches. EA released…

Make a rockabilly pattern in Illustrator by using the "Paintbrush" tool to sketch an image in the rockabilly style, and then using the program's "Define Pattern" command to add the…

Ziperello is an application that allows you recover passwords for archives compressed using the zip file format. If you're using Ziperello v1.2 or below, you can upgrade it to a newer version by…

Sliding out a built-in General Electric Monogram refrigerator is not much different than moving any refrigerator. It's essential to verify all connections are disconnected before moving the appliance…

The PlayStation Network, or PSN, allows you to receive updates for games you play on it. However, to access the PSN, you must have a relatively fast Internet connection as well as a membership in most…

After making something out of burlap, the material usually has rough edges, regardless of how cleanly you try to cut it. To ensure that the fabric looks neat and does not fray, fold the edges over and…

Sometimes the simplest sewing job is the most difficult -- or at least the most frustrating. Unless you desire the frayed look, loose edges on a skirt or jacket can make hemming time consuming and…

The GE Monogram line of kitchenware contains a variety of products including cooktops or stove tops that install on top of existing ranges. These cooktops come in two types: gas and electric. When…

Monogram is an appliance company, owned and manufactured by General Electric. Monogram ovens have two heating elements: one located on the bottom of the oven, called the "Bake Element," and…

A frayed carpet can give the impression that the carpet has been in place for quite some time, even if the carpet is fairly new. You can use professionals to repair a frayed carpet or apply carpet…

RAN Online is a commercial Filipino online role-playing video game developed by E-Games. The developer of the game regularly releases updates for it which can contain fixes and patches or new missions…

Fabric plays an important role in your home décor, whether you use it for tablecloths, curtains or drapes. Making your own fabric accents gives you a greater choice of colors and materials…

Embroidered patches can be seen in many places. You can make your own embroidered patch at home with an embroidery machine, but giving the patch rigidity so it's stiff and sturdy can be a challenge.…

You execute a hem on a mink jacket in much the same way you would for other garments. The process begins by crafting and creasing the hem; you then sew the hem into place with a durable stitch. Be…

If you wish to find a warm alternative to a bulky winter coat, look no further than a fleece shawl. Discriminating ladies often prefer a more feminine "V" shape, but don’t feel…

Laying down wood for a floor or deck is complicated enough with consistently sized planks. To prevent the joints from being noticeable, you have to stagger them in a relatively random layout.…

Hemming jacket sleeves with buttons can be a challenge. Some people prefer to take the jacket to a professional seamstress or tailor. Prices can be reasonable for the alteration, but in some cities it…

That suede coat in the store window you couldn’t live without might not fit quite right when you finally bring it home and try it on. If this is the case, don’t bring the jacket to your…

Slate tile is a durable, hard stone material that can protect rooftops from damage and heat for decades and even centuries if properly maintained. Slate can also be brittle and susceptible to cracks…

Chrome plating is the process of bonding a layer of chromium onto other objects to give them a chrome finish. For faucet fixtures, chrome provides several benefits -- it has a sheen that works well in…

Originally worn as part of a European seaman's cold weather uniform, the peacoat has become a fashion staple for men and women alike. The classic peacoat is a short navy wool jacket featuring a…

In recording studios, where as many as several dozen pieces of audio equipment must work efficiently together, audio engineers often use a device known as an audio patch bay. The patch bay’s job…

Dreamboxes are set-top satellite TV devices manufactured by Dream Multimedia. Depending on the model, they can record to a DVD-RW or hard drive. The manufacturer periodically releases firmware…

Hems on garments serve two functions: They prevent fabric from unraveling and they give the garment a finished, polished look. There are several traditional styles for hemming, but most of them…

A polar response pattern, otherwise known as a pickup pattern, is an illustration of how a microphone responds -- in other words, how sensitive it is -- to sounds coming from different directions. On…

One of the benefits of adding a lining to a garment is that it encases all the seams between the garment and the lining. A lining gives a jacket a finished look and makes it sturdier and more…

A charming way to dress up your clothing is with silk appliques. Appliques are designs that you can either sew or iron onto fabric. Silk appliques will give any type of clothing, such as cotton…

For a baby gift that is practical and gives you an opportunity to show off your sewing skills, a stack of handmade bibs works well. They don't use much fabric, so they can be a fabric stash-busting…

Sewing with lace presents a few problems not encountered when working with other types of fabric. But with some patients and skills, even a novice seamstress can create an extraordinary sewing project…

A solid countertop is rarely cut to cover cabinets that butt together in an L-shape. There are often at least two separate slabs of material used to form the countertop. If the slabs are not installed…