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Sewing Lessons

These instructions and how-tos will guide you through the most common sewing techniques, including how to sew a zipper and insert piping into a seam.

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How to Quilt Quarter Inch Foam for Sewing or Quilting Projects

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16 Tried and True Tips for Organizing Your Sewing or Quilting Space

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Four Ways to Finish the Edge of a Pillow

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Sewing Machine Feet for Quilt Piecing

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Our Best Tips for Cleaning Your Sewing Machine

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Learn How to Sew a Zipper Pouch with a Flat Bottom

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How to Sew with Minky Fabric: Easy Tips for a Beginner

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Thread Weights Used In Machine Quilting Explained

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Sewing Machine Needles Explained & Printable Chart

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Color Combination Ideas for your Next Quilt or Sewing Project

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15 Must Know Bag Making Tips and Tricks

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How to Make a Simple Zipper Pouch

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How to Create Applique Shapes & Raw Edge Applique Tutorial

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Sewing Lesson: How to Make and Sew Piping

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40+ Free Zipper Pouch Tutorials & Sewing Patterns

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Sewing Lesson: Tips for Sewing with Leather

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50+ Simple, Fun & Free Beginner Sewing Projects

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How to Sew with Laminated Fabric & Oilcloth

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4 Things To Do When You Get a New Sewing Machine

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5 Clever Tips to Organize Your Fabric Stash

Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

3 Tips for Sewing with Vintage Linens

Sewing Lesson: Five Must Have Sewing Machine Feet

Sewing Lesson: Five Must Have Sewing Machine Feet

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Beginner Sewing Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

Polka Dot & Leather Fold Over Clutch Sewing Tutorial on polkadotchair.com

7 of My Favorite Sewing Tips & Tricks

Learn how to add a zipper to the back of a pillow - a free sewing tutorial. So easy, you can do it for any size pillow!

Sewing Lesson: How to Add a Zipper to a Pillow Back

How to fix a broken jeans button - such a simple and easy fix!!

How to Fix a Broken Jeans Button

Tips for sewing with double gauze fabrics and double gauze fabric project ideas and care guidelines

Tips for Sewing with Double Gauze Fabrics

Cute and Clever Sewing Room Organization Ideas; fun ideas for storage and ways to make your sewing space more functional

Cute & Clever Sewing Room Organization Ideas

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Sewing

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Sewing

Learn tips and trick to make it easy to sew with pom pom trim or fringe. Like how to add pom pom fringe to a pillow

How to Sew Pom Pom Trim

How to Sew With Knit Fabrics- Tips and Resources

How to Sew with Knit Fabrics; A Reference Guide

Wonder what type of Knit Fabric to buy for your project? Learn about all the different types of knit fabrics in Knit Fabric 101

Different Types of Knit Fabrics, Explained!

How to add leather straps to a handmade bag

Sewing Lesson: How to add Leather Straps to a Handbag

How to Finish Seams

Sewing Lesson: How to Finish Seams

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Sewing Lesson: How to Sew a Zipper the Easy Way

Sewing Lessons

BERNINA 710 Sewing Machine Review

15 must know bag making tips and tricks. Lots of great tips and simple things to do to get great results when you are sewing bags and purses!

How to pick a Sewing Machine

How to make custom cording

How to make custom cording

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