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Crafty Gifts for Grads, Brides and Dads

Are you a subscriber to the Pacific Fabrics or Quality Sewing email lists? If not, you may be missing out! This week Annette has listed many great ways to make...

Sewing
Crafty Gifts for Grads, Brides and Dads

Are you a subscriber to the Pacific Fabrics or Quality Sewing email lists? If not, you may be missing out! This week Annette has listed many great ways to make...

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Working With Silk Dupioni

It seems like silk dupioni is nearly everywhere these days. Which is a very good thing - not only is it beautiful, but it's also relatively easy to work with....

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Working With Silk Dupioni

It seems like silk dupioni is nearly everywhere these days. Which is a very good thing - not only is it beautiful, but it's also relatively easy to work with....

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How To: Prepare a Pattern For Fitting

Fitting a pattern prior to cutting and sewing a garment is one of the most important steps to ensuring a successful garment project. In training to be a Palmer/Pletsch Certified...

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How To: Prepare a Pattern For Fitting

Fitting a pattern prior to cutting and sewing a garment is one of the most important steps to ensuring a successful garment project. In training to be a Palmer/Pletsch Certified...

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Ideas: Sewing for Your Sweetheart

Handmade coffee cozy from web 'how to' by Sharon Neth Look out - Valentine's Day is nearly here! It's not too late to whip up something special for your favorite...

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Ideas: Sewing for Your Sweetheart

Handmade coffee cozy from web 'how to' by Sharon Neth Look out - Valentine's Day is nearly here! It's not too late to whip up something special for your favorite...

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How To: Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine

A sewing machine can be your best friend (right up there with diamonds), so here's some quick tips to ensure a long and loving relationship. Get to know each other....

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How To: Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine

A sewing machine can be your best friend (right up there with diamonds), so here's some quick tips to ensure a long and loving relationship. Get to know each other....

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Sewn Eyelets – A New Twist on an Old Technique

Sewn Eyelets – A New Twist on an Old Technique

Eyelets stitched using an eyelet plate allow the side seams of this fitted vest to be tied together with jaunty silk ribbon bows, creating a playful vintage look. Eyelets, whether...

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Sewn Eyelets – A New Twist on an Old Technique

Eyelets stitched using an eyelet plate allow the side seams of this fitted vest to be tied together with jaunty silk ribbon bows, creating a playful vintage look. Eyelets, whether...

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