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In “Understitch by Hand” from the SewStylish Fall 2014 issue, couture expert Susan Khalje shares fundamental hand-understitching techniques to help improve your sewing. In this Web extra, Susan shares two more understitching methods, one by machine and one by hand.

In “Understitch by Hand” from the SewStylish Fall 2014 issue, couture expert Susan Khalje shares fundamental hand-understitching techniques to help improve your sewing. In this Web extra, Susan shares two more understitching methods, one by machine and one by hand.

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Make a smooth transition to a vent Sewing Seams, Sewing 101, Sewing Lessons, Sewing Stitches, Sewing Skills, Sewing Basics, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Hacks, Sewing Tutorials

Sewing Stitches

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Apply tucks, darts, and curved seams for a shapely fit on finished garments - Threads Sewing Crafts, Sewing Projects, By Hand London, Raw Fabric, Sewing Alterations, Fashion Fabric, Sewing Techniques, Darts

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Apply tucks, darts, and curved seams for a shapely fit on finished garments - Threads

When making women�s pants, you need to know the correct front and back-crotch lengths. Women have many different body types: flat derri�res or protruding abdomens, and everything in between. Diy Sewing Pattern, Pattern Drafting, Dress Sewing Patterns, Sewing Patterns Free, Hand Sewing, Clothes Patterns, Sewing Tools, Easy Sewing Projects

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When making women�s pants, you need to know the correct front and back-crotch lengths. Women have many different body types: flat derri�res or protruding abdomens, and everything in between.

Find out which is a sewing pro’s favorite elastic and the best applications for it. Pamela Leggett, owner and designer of Pamela’s Patterns, talks about her go-to elastic and shares techniques to create firm, secure, stretchy, and comfortable waistbands and edge finishes.

Find out which is a sewing pro’s favorite elastic and the best applications for it. Pamela Leggett, owner and designer of Pamela’s Patterns, talks about her go-to elastic and shares techniques to create firm, secure, stretchy, and comfortable waistbands and edge finishes.

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In the video Fitting: Key Pattern Adjustments, Judith Neukam walks you through two important pattern alterations that can simplify the fitting process. Judith shows you how to create a template of your shoulder slope and transfer the changes to your pattern. She also demonstrates how taking the right length measurements can make all the difference in a well-fitting garment. Fashion Sewing Pattern, Sewing Dresses, Pattern Sewing, Diy Sewing, Sewing Tips, Video Tutorials

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In the video Fitting: Key Pattern Adjustments, Judith Neukam walks you through two important pattern alterations that can simplify the fitting process. Judith shows you how to create a template of your shoulder slope and transfer the changes to your pattern. She also demonstrates how taking the right length measurements can make all the difference in a well-fitting garment.

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How To: Sewing Techniques

Make yourself a custom dress form using this inexpensive method. Sewing Dress Form, Sewing Form, Dress Sewing Tutorials, Sewing Patterns, Sewing Fabrics

Sewing Dress Form

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Make yourself a custom dress form using this inexpensive method.

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The Hong Kong lining technique is not new but, in my opinion, is not used often enough. Also known as flat-lining a garment, the Hong Kong lining technique combines a garment’s lining with the outer fabric, and the two layers are then handled as one.

The Hong Kong lining technique is not new but, in my opinion, is not used often enough. Also known as flat-lining a garment, the Hong Kong lining technique combines a garment’s lining with the outer fabric, and the two layers are then handled as one.

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An often overlooked tailoring element adds support and shape Easy Sewing, Diy Sewing Projects

Diy Sewing Projects

An often overlooked tailoring element adds support and shape

The wrap dress is synonymous with chic, easy-wearing, go-anywhere fashion. Learn the advantages and challenges of essential wrap dress styles, how key variations affect the overall result, and simple tips and techniques to solve common fit and construction problems. #WrapDress #Dressmaking #Sewing Free Sewing, Clothing Patterns, Dress Patterns, Shirt Patterns, Apron Patterns, Sewing Projects Clothes

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The wrap dress is synonymous with chic, easy-wearing, go-anywhere fashion. Learn the advantages and challenges of essential wrap dress styles, how key variations affect the overall result, and simple tips and techniques to solve common fit and construction problems. #WrapDress #Dressmaking #Sewing

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Learn this quick expert method to finish corners of garment hems and home décor items. This method works, whether or not the vent and hem widths are equal.

Learn this quick expert method to finish corners of garment hems and home décor items. This method works, whether or not the vent and hem widths are equal.

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How To: Sewing Techniques

Petersham, a couture mainstay, is a ribbon that has many sewing uses and one of them is as an embellishment. It would make a beautiful trim on an garment edge, such as a neckline. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video to learn how to create this style of pleated trim. Sewing Trim, Sewing Ribbon, Fabric Ribbon, Fabric Roses, Ribbon Hair, Hair Bows, Ribbon Embroidery Tutorial

Ribbon Embroidery Tutorial

Petersham, a couture mainstay, is a ribbon that has many sewing uses and one of them is as an embellishment. It would make a beautiful trim on an garment edge, such as a neckline. Watch this Threads Essential Techniques video to learn how to create this style of pleated trim.

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How to Sew Velvet Like a Pro - Threads Lace Earrings, Thread Earrings, Sleeves Pattern, Shirt Pattern, Sewing Sleeves

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An all-in-one facing provides a clean and supportive edge finish for a sleeveless dress or blouse. Attaching the facing is different from sewing a neckline or armhole facing, though. Follow the techniques shown to install an all-in-one facing in a garment with a front or back opening (such as a button-front blouse, or a dress with a center-back zipper) or to install in a garment that goes on over the head, like a tank-style top. Aprons Patterns

Aprons Patterns

An all-in-one facing provides a clean and supportive edge finish for a sleeveless dress or blouse. Attaching the facing is different from sewing a neckline or armhole facing, though. Follow the techniques shown to install an all-in-one facing in a garment with a front or back opening (such as a button-front blouse, or a dress with a center-back zipper) or to install in a garment that goes on over the head, like a tank-style top.

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How To: Sewing Techniques

A creative process to design coordinating textiles. Clothier, Coordinating Fabrics, Diy Health, Wool Fabric, Echo, Pleat, Color Blocking, Embellishments, Printing On Fabric

Coordinating Fabrics

Printing On Fabric

A creative process to design coordinating textiles.

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Learn why it is important to sew directionally, and how to do it, in this Threads Q & A. #directionalsewing #evenseams #sewing #garmentsewing #howtosew Sewing Ideas, Love Sewing

Learn why it is important to sew directionally, and how to do it, in this Threads Q & A. #directionalsewing #evenseams #sewing #garmentsewing #howtosew

How to Sew by Hand: Mastering The Backstitch - Threads Stitching Techniques

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How to Sew by Hand: Mastering The Backstitch - Threads

How to Sew by Hand: Mastering The Backstitch - Threads

How to Sew by Hand: Mastering The Backstitch - Threads

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Needle And Thread

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