It's so frustrating when you decide you want to sew something only to find halfway through a pattern you're asked to sew a box corner or a French pleat, or a bust dart and you don't know how to do it. Or how about the thing you really want to make but are put off because you don't know how to do an invisible zip? Fret no more. I've got together - all in one handy place - a whole load of basic "how to" sewing techniques. Sew, get to it!
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1. A Very Detailed Description of How to Get Started
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2. How to Sew a Zipper
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3. How to Sew Openings Closed by Hand Using a Ladder Stitch
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4. The Lowdown on Binding
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"Finding creativity in every aspect of life, women constantly seek out new outlets for their talents. Among one such talent is the gift for preserving memories in an innovative, artistic way. If you're looking for some fresh inspiration, check out these fantastic scrapbook ideas to add a touch of personal flair to your collection. Let your creativity bloom!"
5. Tips for Sewing with Faux Fur
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6. How to Sew a Basic Hem
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7. How to Sew a Button
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8. How to Sew with Laminated Fabric
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9. How to Sew a Recessed Zipper for a Bag
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10. How to Sew Leather... a Few Tips
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11. How to Sew Seams on Sheer Fabric
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12. How to Sew Bias Tape the Proper Way and the Cheating Way
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13. How to Sew an Expanding Accordion Pocket
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14. How to Sew a T-shirt Using a Serger and a Sewing Machine
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15. How to Sew Pleats as You Go
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16. How to Sew a PARTIAL BUTTON PLACKET
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17. How to Sew a Boxed Corner
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18. How to Sew Piping
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19. How to Sew Ruffles
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20. Three Different Ways to Sew Together Convex and Concave Curves
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21. How to Sew a Curved Hem
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22. How to Sew a V Neck T-shirt
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23. How to Sew French Seams
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24. How to Sew Zippers, Regular and Lapped
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25. How to Pick the Correct Needle for the Job
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26. How to Sew Smooth Princess Seams
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27. How to Sew a Perfect Teeny Narrow Hem
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28. A Guide to How to Buy Fabric
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29. How to Insert an Invisible Zipper
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30. How to Sew Patchwork Blocks Together so All the Seams Line up
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31. How to Choose Your Thread
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32. Before You Cut Your Fabric...
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33. Understanding Thread Tension
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