She Makes | A Sewing Blog
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How to sew an invisible zipper is a skill with which many sewists struggle. Concealed zippers are sewn in sort of “backward” but end up facing forward. This often leads to: And, let’s not even start about the failure to sew close to the zipper coil, which makes an invisible zipper visible to anyone looking […]
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If you’re struggling to fit a darted front bodice, a princess seam may be the dart equivalent of your dreams. […]
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With a sewing table DIY, you can build the sewing table of your dreams *and* (more than likely) save some cash vs. going with a store-bought unit. […]
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A body drawing template lets sewists “try on” clothes without sewing a stitch. All it takes is some digital photos, a free web app, and keen tracing skills. […]
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When working with yardage that’s lightweight, slinky, or otherwise tricky, a fabric stiffener DIY might make the sewing experience more pleasant. […]
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Have you ever looked at your cutting tools and wondered how to sharpen pinking shears? […]