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Sewing Tips for Beginners

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    1. How to Set Sewing Machine Thread Tension
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    Do you know how to determine the proper thread tension for your sewing machine for the type of fabric you are sewing? You are about to find out.

    How to Set Sewing Machine Thread Tension
    with Professor Pincushion

    Do you know how to determine the proper thread tension for your sewing machine for the type of fabric you are sewing? You are about to find out.

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    2. How to Repair a Hole in Your Jeans
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    The perfect pair of jeans can be elusive, and when you find a pair, you shouldn’t let them go. Learn to repair holes that develop in your well-worn denims.

    How to Repair a Hole in Your Jeans
    with Professor Pincushion

    The perfect pair of jeans can be elusive, and when you find a pair, you shouldn’t let them go. Learn to repair holes that develop in your well-worn denims.

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    3. How to Take Measurements for Sewing
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    Making great-fitting garments begins with accurate measurements. Learn how to measure a bust, waist, hipline, and more for women, men, children and infants.

    How to Take Measurements for Sewing
    with Professor Pincushion

    Making great-fitting garments begins with accurate measurements. Learn how to measure a bust, waist, hipline, and more for women, men, children and infants.

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    4. How to Make Sewing Patterns from Shirts
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    Learn to make a sewing pattern from your favorite t-shirt, tank top or collared shirt! It’s a fun, easy and cheap way to bring new life to a tired wardrobe.

    How to Make Sewing Patterns from Shirts
    with Professor Pincushion

    Learn to make a sewing pattern from your favorite t-shirt, tank top or collared shirt! It’s a fun, easy and cheap way to bring new life to a tired wardrobe.

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    Susie D
    Thank you for such clear and simple instructions of how to duplicate patterns from old or favourite clothing. It has opened up new possibilities for me. I enjoyed lesson and the lovely detail and presentation of lovely hands and nails too.
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    Yvonne B
    Great not something I would have thought of doing but now I don't need to buy expensive patterns thank you so much. Yvonne
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    Professor Pincushion
    It's time consuming but it's great to be able to make your own patterns. Good luck! :)
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    Susan R
    In sewing, I had occassion to measure from my neck to the end of my shoulder. Funny thing; my left shoulder is 1.5 inches bigger than my right. No wonder my right bra strap slips. When you tailor make something you can adjust for these little oddities of your own figure and get a perfect fit. PS I once lengthened a dress for my long waisted Gr.Daughter by lenght'ning the straps, but I forgot that the neckline would also end up lower. For an adult there would have been a lot of cleavage!
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    Professor Pincushion
    This is true. We can't always fit in a nice little box. It's good to know your body
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    Susan R
    When I use elastic, I mark with a pin the side seams, center front and center back. Then I stretch as I sew to fit 1/4th of the elastic between pins. Sometimes I pin again in between the first 4 so that I have less estimating of how much to stretch.
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    Mira T
    Thank you, that was very helpful. Mira
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    Professor Pincushion
    So glad you found our lesson helpful :)
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