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How to Sew Velvet like a Pro

Nicole Smith, editor | November 17th, 20094 comments

It's that time of year when velvet starts making its triumphant comeback with holiday dresses for girls of all ages. Get tips from the pros who can sew it best.

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Stray threads become artistic cards

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 30th, 2009

Recycle used lint roller papers that were used to clean up your thread mess and transform them into works of art.

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Keep fabric steady while ironing with a magnet

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 23rd, 2009

Magnets can be a sewers best friend at the ironing board.

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Spiral bobbin storage

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 16th, 2009

Use recycled bindings from notebooks to organize bobbins.

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Cropped! - How To Take Better Photographs

virtual1, member | October 12th, 2009

Professional photographer, Gillian Crane, shares tips and techiques for taking great photos with a digital camera. Enter to win a SeeHere.com gift certificate for a FREE hard cover photo book...

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Recycled fabric makes great piping

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 9th, 2009

Can't get to the fabric store? Use recycled strips of fabric as cording to create your own piping.

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Keep pins handy with an egg cup

Threads Magazine, contributor | October 2nd, 20091 comment

Egg cups make convenient, and super-cute, pin storage.

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Mark even hems with string

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 25th, 20091 comment

Getting an even hem marked without a friend can be tough. Use a string covered with chalk to help you when a buddy isn't on hand.

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Organize your pattern stash

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 18th, 2009

Create your own pattern library with a digital camera.

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Use a lightbulb for easy pressing

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 11th, 20092 comments

Quickly press small fabric and garment pieces with a light bulb.

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Keep bobbins and spools together

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 4th, 20093 comments

Keep bobbins and spools organized with rubber bands.

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Looking to make a "Teaching Kids to Sew Book"--Contributors Welcome!!

sewing_in_the_pines, member | August 30th, 20092 comments

Hi, I am starting sewing classes locally in Nacogdoches, TX. I am teaching kids to sew along with adult classes. I am using Winky Cherry System and Joann Grogan's books for my classes. I am...

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Reuse plastic bags for smooth sewing

Threads Magazine, contributor | August 28th, 20091 comment

Use recycled plastic bags to help tame tricky fabrics.

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Tame your bobbin tails

Threads Magazine, contributor | August 21st, 20092 comments

With all the different colors and types of thread I use, my bobbins were really a mess. My husband came up with a great idea to correct this problem using 7⁄8-inch transparent tubing from the hardware store.

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Make a seam-allowance guide with tape

Threads Magazine, contributor | July 17th, 2009

Use tape to create a seam-allowance guide for your sewing machine.

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Double Stitch: It's Not Your Grandma's Crochet - 3 Panel Scarf

virtual1, member | July 5th, 20092 comments

Erika & Monika (aka the "Double Stitch Twins") show you how to make a fashionable 3 panel scarf. Add it to any look and get instant pizazz! Watch more Double Stitch videos at...

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Cropped! - Dollar Store Page Layout

virtual1, member | July 5th, 2009

Melisa Sanchez shows you how $5 dollars, a trip to your local dollar store and your imagination can inspire a fun page layout. Watch more of Cropped! at...

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How to Sew a Table Runner

virtual1, member | July 5th, 2009

Brighten up any room with this colorful table runner created by Pattye Duffner, host of Rick Rack: Thread Therapy for Sewers. All level sewers will appreciate this simple idea for using scraps...

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