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Sarah Alice Owens (Sadie)81

The Inheritance -- Why I Sew

Sewing is thought to rapidly becoming one of the lost arts in American culture. Maybe it isn't time to count it out. Along with sewing, comes the topic of child labor in garment factories which we'd like to believe is also lost to American culture. Unlike sewing, sadly this reality may not be as lost as it should be.

6 comments    income sewing fabric
Sewing Machine80

Types Of Sewing Machines - From Mechanical To Computerized

There are many different types of sewing machines, and whether you are a veteran tailor or you can simply sew on a few buttons when the need arises, you'll find that sewing machines can be an important part of...

1 comment    home sewing machines
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Finding Room For Your Sewing Area And Getting Organized.

You can use an extra bedrrom, an office or part/whole of a basement. It depends on how much you are sewing and what you are sewing. If you are sewing garments you will need more room then if you are sewing...

0 comments    home sewing organizing
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Make your own throw pillows!

Making your own throw pillows is SO easy and fun! You don't need advanced sewing skills, and this project usually takes 1-2 hours to complete.  In fact, this is a GREAT beginner's project for first time...

1 comment    home home decor throw pillows
This is how a lapped seam will appear on the right side (outside) of the garment. 66

how to sew a lapped seam

This is a nice seam which can be used to sew yokes in garments and provides added decoration. Steps to sew a lapped seam On top section press under the 1.5cm (5/8”) seam allowance. Place top...

3 comments    advice how to home
Diagram showing construction of seam.64

how to sew a french seam

The French seam is a neat seam that encases all raw edges. It is ideal for very fine fabrics which fray badly and for clothes to be worn by infants and children. Steps to sew a French seam  Place your...

0 comments    advice home education
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Good Reasons for Buying a Used Sewing Machine

The usual philosophy for acquiring new gadgets is “the newer, the better” but sometimes, nothing beats the so-called old boys. And if buying secondhand also saves the earth AND pocket money, then the...

0 comments    hubchallenge sewing secondhand
Tailor and Seamstress74

Sew Home Pursuits

A craft that has been practiced for 20,000 years and a part of many societies. Sewing skills and a expertise that can be found, all around you that can also provide a second income. What can we do with this...

4 comments    home decor sewing stitch
Linnit profile image64

How To Make Drapes - measuring

Do not be worried by the thought of making drapes. Here is a simple straight forward method taught to me by my Granny, and she knew her stuff. Don't put up with badly fitting drapes. I loved my first...

0 comments    home how sewing
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How To Make Barbie Clothes

Barbie. The doll that has stood the test of time. What girl doesn't like a barbie. Now there is a huge range of barbies and an even bigger range of barbie accessories. So it can actually get quite expensive...

education barbie clothes barbie doll clothes
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