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Hand sewing Needles--- An Illustrated Guide to the Types and Uses of Hand Sewing Needles

More than you ever wanted or cared to know about hand sewing needles. According to archaeological finds the needle in various shapes and sizes has been around since the early Stone Age. Needles made from bone, ivory, agava leaf fibers , wood,...

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Types of Stitches used in Hand Sewing - Plain Stitch

Hand sewing is one of oldest art in dressmaking. There are many stitches you can use to accomplish your sewing activity. You can use tacking, hemming stitch, overcast stitch, back stitch, running stitch, darning, slip stitch or buttonhole stitch to...

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Thread: a guide to sewing thread! for hand and machine sewing!

Have you ever stood in front of the six thread racks at your local ‘Fabricland’ and wondered what the difference was? Now-a-day there is more to it then just trying to match the thread color to your fabric. ...

34 comments    reviews guide tutorial
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Sewing Kit--- Have to have-s!

To prepare a good sewing kit we have to jump a bit ahead of the game. The procedure of sewing includes a multiple of tasks that all need their own equipment. For sizing we need measuring tools. For cutting we need cutting tools. ...

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Types of Stitches Used in Hand Sewing : Embroidery Stitch

Ornamental stitch is one of the types of hand sewing used for decorative purpose. The other type of hand sewing stitches is called plain stitches. Most of the plain stitches can be used as ornamental stitches to decorate any fabric or material. This is a creative way to make great and nice looking clothes, table clothes, bed linens, hand kerchiefs and other household fabric items...

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Handheld Sewing Machine - Mini Cordless Sewing Machines Under $35

Today's modern woman will attest to the fact that the handheld sewing machine is today's essential 'wonder mending tool', and is one of the most useful that is useful to have at home.

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Handheld Sewing Machine Reviews

Don't you hate it when you have to mend torn clothes or attach buttons back onto clothes using your clunky and stationery sewing machine? Don't you wish there was an easier way by which you can get your...

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Crafting on the run---on the plane, train, bus and car---projects while traveling!

Yes, I confess, I'm that crazy woman you see knitting, crocheting or embroidering at the airport or train station. I just go batty waiting. If I have sit idle while doing so there is danger of me exploding...

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Three basic hand sewing stitches everyone should know: running stitch, running backstitch and backstitch

This tutorial shows you how to sew three basic hand sewing stitches; the running stitch, running backstitch and backstitch.

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The Importance of Mastering the Slip Stitch Technique in Upholstery

It is possible to do furniture upholstery without doing any hand stitching at all. As I have learned from experience it is almost mandatory to master a proper slip stitch technique in upholstery if you are going to be a great upholsterer. I had...

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