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Life and lessons in sewing
A Japanese native who moved to the United States in 1960 at age 28, Sueko has been sewing since the age of 2 when her mother gave her a box with sewing essentials and said, "Have fun."
26-Apr-2005 - Details

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Sewing machines - where and how much
im looking for a sewing machine. id like it more powerful/reliable than fancy and feature filled. convenience/ease of use is a plus. Punching through leather would also be nice but isn't necessary. Can anyone recommend such a device? - The big question is - how much is your budget? You can probably get a used, low-frills quality machine for $500 (maybe less). For perspective, I spent ~$1000 on a used Husquavarna
15-May-2005 - Details

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Classic Stitches - Techniques
Want to try some new needlework or stitching and don't know where to start? Find out how with our step-by-step guides to a variety of techniques and stitches. A clear and easy way to get you started.
25-May-2005 - Details

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Sewing As A Business - Is It For You
Home based sewing businesses are popular for obvious reasons. You can stay at home (little ones have a lot of pull) you already have the machine and a certain amount of know how. But it's a lot more complex than that
27-May-2005 - Details

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Sewing Questions and Answers
Find answers to your sewing questions in our Q&A archives. The July 2005 issue of Sew News offered options for solving these sewing questions: Stretched Sweater Hems. Attaching Sequins. Plus-Size Sewing: Uneven Hemlines
01-Jun-2005 - Details

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Customise your jeans, make a mini skirt
It's simple to customise your favourite old denim jeans and make a mini or jeans skirt. Get your scissors out and be creative... Make a one-off original by the best fashion designer; YOU!
24-Jun-2005 - Details

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Project: Needle Organizer
I don't like to put used needles back into the package with the new ones, yet once a needle is out and set aside, it is often difficult to identify the needle size and type! I used to find myself throwing away a needle because I had no idea what it was. Here's a quick and easy needle organizer to make so you can quickly find the needle you're looking for. This would make a nice, quick gift for a sewing friend, and could be personalized and embellished any number of ways.
09-Jul-2005 - Details

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How to Sew On a Button
Choose a button if you don't have the original. Look inside the clothing for the extra that manufacturers sometimes include, or buy one that matches the size and color of the other buttons.
09-Jul-2005 - Details

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Stitches for Buttonholes
Since there were no mandatory standards for buttonholes during the 1800's, the only way to know what stitch was used on a particular item, is to see that item. The fact that these uniforms were not made in large factories, further compounds the problem. Since the work was contracted out, even items of the same exact style and from the same depot could easily have different stitches used. But there were standard practices that tailors and seamstresses followed
15-Jul-2005 - Details

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Sewing tip
Even if you pay £2000 for a suit, the sad fact is that buttons do fall off, even the ones sewn on by hand by the best Savile Row tailors.
23-Jul-2005 - Details

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Early 20th Century Sewing Patterns
The patterns without a year are from a 1908 book and not for a certain design, but rather generic pieces of clothing. The rest is up to you. Instructions from the 1908 book are here. If not stated otherwise, the skirt hip width is 98, waist 60 for those generic patterns.
28-Jul-2005 - Details

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How to make an easy Italian chemise
I first posted the basic info about my version of an Italian chemise in my Florentine dress diary, but at the time, I talked more about my sources and changes I made to the pattern instead of tips about how to make one for yourself. So in the hopes of being more useful, I decided to go back and do a step-by-step guide in case you are interested in making your own chemise. There are at least two other good sources out there that are all based on the same 17th century Italian chemise found in the book, Cut My Cote. Kass McGann wrote the original online article, A Reconstructed Chemise, which inspired my attempt, and then Bella Lucia da Verona has also written a very in-depth look at the Italian camicia which you can find here. Both of these are excellent, but I tried to simplify the pattern while still keeping the same shape.
08-Aug-2005 - Details

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SEWING: Gadgets make things easier
Here are some new products for home sewers:


•A Teflon sheet, called Sew Slip, is helpful for applique and free-motion stitching. It's offered by Innovative Imprints of Flushing. Owner Evelyn Bower explains how it eliminates the drag on fabric as you sew
08-Aug-2005 - Details

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Back To School Sewing
Sewing for back to school not only saves you a small fortune, it allows you to personalize items and make them durable. When you can personalize them, there is at least half a chance that they will be returned when the kids lose them. It's never to early to start
08-Sep-2005 - Details

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How to Darn a Sock
You can use the darning technique to repair small holes in socks and other clothing. With a darning needle and yarn, you'll form a network of stitches across the gap.
17-Sep-2005 - Details

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Sewing for Men - How to Measure
Measurements are easy. You'll need a measuring tape. You'll need a friend, a spouse, a parent or someone who can help you! If you have no one to help you, please follow the directions on how to provide finished measurements and simply send those
24-Oct-2005 - Details

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Some Clothing of the Middle Ages
Cloaks and other garment, by I. Marc Carlson
03-Oct-2005 - Details

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Couture Sewing
Couture (pronounced koo TOOR) sewing is that time honored method, of mostly hand and little machine sewing, used by design houses, couturiers, and custom tailors to create made-to-measure exclusive garments of individual art and unique beauty. Techniques that identify a garment as such use elements of fit, color, fashion design, textile and surface design. A collaborative blend of art and science, high-style, individualized attention, superior workmanship, originality of design, perfection of fit, and materials of extraordinary quality are the hallmarks of an haute couture garment.
04-May-2006 - Details

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Sewing machines go high-tech
About 150 years ago the sewing machine was the most high-tech device you could buy for your home. Now the sewing machine is back fighting to regain a spot in your high-tech repertoire.
16-Nov-2005 - Details

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Wonders with needle and thread
Dating back to the time of Kuveni, weaving and sewing have always been associated with the alluring charm of womanhood. The touch of deft fingers on soft fabric creating beautiful works of art be it on the cloak of a king, a cushion, table cloth or bed-cover have continued well onto the 21st century
25-Nov-2005 - Details