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How to Hem Pants by Hand

How to Hem Pants by Hand

I think it’s fair to say that online shopping is now the new norm, and while we are shopping online, inevitably we are taking some risks: we don’t know the particular cut and style of an item, so there is ...

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How to Sew a Hole

How to Sew a Hole

You might be excited now thinking finally somebody’s going to guide you through how to sew the mouths of mansplainers shut, but unfortunately that’s not happening. Instead, I am going to focus on how to sew the holes and rips ...

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How to Thread a Singer Sewing Machine

How to Thread a Singer Sewing Machine

Purchasing a Singer sewing machine is one of the smartest decisions a seamstress/seamster can make (even Camila Cabello’s Cinderella owns one!). The Singer brand is highly regarded thanks to its reputation for durability, quality, and affordability. Today, Singer provides its ...

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How to Make a Tassel

How to Make a Tassel

Handmade tassels are a fantastic way to add a tasteful dose of boho charm to your home. These popular ornaments can liven up just about any space—your living room, bedroom, bathroom, and even your hallway. Don’t stop at putting tassels ...

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How to Remove Iron-on Patches From Clothing

How to Remove Iron-on Patches From Clothing

Iron-on patches have become one of the coolest ways to personalize old (and new!) clothes and accessories. These days, many young folks jazz up their favorite pair of jeans, t-shirts, jackets, shoes, backpacks, and purses with iron-on patches in an ...

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How to Fix Your Sewing Machine at Home

How to Fix Your Sewing Machine at Home

Sewing machines, just like any other machine type, are bound to cause some trouble no matter how old or used they are. Seamstresses and seamsters often have to deal with bent or broken needles, uneven or skipped stitches, broken threads, ...

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How to Make a Beanie

How to Make a Beanie

Do you have a habit of listening to Phoebe Bridgers alone on your veranda (or balcony) during cold nights? Are you one of those sensible people who prefer to sit outside while you are having coffee or a drink no ...

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How to Clean a Sewing Machine?

How to Clean a Sewing Machine?

Everything needs to be tidied up once in a while, and a sewing machine is no exception. After turning tons of regular pieces of cloth into artwork, your sewing machine collects lint and dust in hard-to-see places, and, if not ...

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How to Sew a Zipper without a Zipper Foot

How to Sew a Zipper without a Zipper Foot

Perhaps you’ve started with a sewing project and either realized too late that you don’t have a zipper foot, or more frustratingly, yours just broke. And now you’re wondering: can you sew a zipper without a zipper foot? Well, the ...

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How to Sew a Pillow by Hand

How to Sew a Pillow by Hand

A house is not a home if there are no pillows and cushions thrown around to create an atmosphere of coziness. A throw blanket with a couple of soft, cuddly cushions is all you need for a satisfying winter’s day. ...

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