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BG Designs: What is Sashito quilting?
Learn about this Japanese form of quilting designs for clothing embelishment.

Bias Tape Makers - Nancy's Notions
Learn more about a special gadget for making bias for any sewing need.

Cherith Brooks - The Heirloom Corner
Techniques are shared and explained.

CNT Double Needle Pin Tucking Fabric Technique
Directions and tips for pin tucking fabric using a double needle.

Cutwork For Knits
Another great article from Threads Magazine with full directions and tips for using cut work in a way you may not have thought of.

Dart-marking templates
A creative way to move and create darts.

Dritz Decorative Trims
Trim identification as well as sewing applications.

Easing in a Seam
A very good write up about how and when to ease fabric.

Easy (And Perfect) Welt PocketsA great write up to help take the mystery out of making welt pockets

FABU-LEATHER SEWING TIPS
Tips, trickas and pointers to working with machine washable leather.

FABULOUS-FURS SEWING TIPS
An excellent page of tips and tricks for working with fake fur.

Follow That Grainline
An excellent write up to understanding the fabric grain, lay out and cutting out garments, from the Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

Gathers
A brief but excellent write up with diagrams for creating perfect gathers.

Hidden Seam Secrets
Nancy's Notions offers full details for hidden seams.

How To Measure For The Correct Pattern Size
Kwick Sew offers pointers for choosing the correct pattern size as well as diagrams for proper measurements for men, women and children.

Instructions for Hand sewing buttonholes
This page gives you step by step directions for making hand sewn button holes. These instructions do not contain graphics and are modeled towards creating authentic historical clothing.

Invisible zippers, simplified
Tips and tricks for invisible zipper installation.

Learn2 Darn A Sock - Printable Version
Step by step instructions for a lost art.

Learn2 Fix A zipper
A site with zipper diagnostics and quick fixes rather then replacing the zipper.

Mitered Welt Pockets Workshop
Detailed directions, diagrams and illustrations for making welt pockets.

Nancy's Sewing Room: Silk Ribbon Chain Stitch
Full online directions for a great embellishment using your machine, with silk ribbon.

Perfect Round Patch Pockets
Excellent diagrams, tips and directions for a professional look on a finished pocket.

Puckered Seams: The Needle And The Damage Done
A great article by Sandra Betzina for making seams that lay flat by using the correct needle for the fabric you are working with.

Pure Whimsy: Previous Tips And Tricks - Matching Plaids
Directions and pointers for laying out jacket pattern pieces and matching plaids.

Quick Heirloom Basics
Terms, definitions, and pointers to give you a thorough understanding of all the basics to Heirloom Sewing.

Re lining A Coat
A quick and simple write up for a job you thought was going to be complex.

Seam Finishes
The Nebraska Cooperative Extension shows you basic seam finishes and explains their different applications.

Sew For Outdoor Living and Bring Nature Closer To Home
Pointers and tips for working with laminated fabric and vinyl.

SewGeeky's Pattern Reviews
Only a few but this is a great place to check before you buy a $16 pattern.

Sewing For Children
An absolutely wonderful write up of information to help you in fitting, constructing and creating childrens clothing.

Sewing Sheers
A personal view and tips for sewing with sheer fabric.

Sewing Tips And Tricks
A homepage with tips to make a 10 minute bishops neckline.

Sewing With Glued On Sequin Fabric - Tip Of The Week By WWITS
A short but loaded with pointers, write up to help tackle fabric with glued sequins.

Sewing With Micro Fibers
The Nebraska Cooperative Extension offers their Microfiber sewing information online, with stitching, needle, care and thread.

Sewing With Silk
Techniques and tips for sewing silk.

Short Cut Tailoring Techniques Under and Uppercollar Units
The Nebraska Cooperative Extension shows and explains great methods and tips for a professional finish to collars.

Slinky Knit,You Flatterer,You From Threads Magazine, a terrific article with all the details you could need to sew with this type of fabric.

Specialty Outdoors
"Tips and Techniques for sewing your own out door gear", is an understatement for the wealth of information this page provides.

Tips- Applying Snaps
Excellent pointers for using snaps when making children's clothing.

Tips And Techniques by Linda Turcotte
A wonderful write-up on making gathers.

Tips And Tricks For Making Children's Pajamas, From Your Guide
Ideas for pajamas, with directions for ribbing.

Tips and Techniques For Sewing Your Own Outdoor Gear
Almost everything you could want to know about making your own sports gear and outer wear.

Tips - Sewing For Children
The Secret Workshop focuses on sewing for Children and offers great information and pointers.

Tips - Sewing Summer Shorts
From The Secret Workshop, pointers for making your kids summer shorts.

Tips - Sewing With Knits
An article based on sewing for kids, with information applicable to any knit sewing.

Tips - Zippers
The Secret Workshop gives you pointers on changing zipper lengths and types to suit your needs.

Waist Band Solutions
Sandra Betzina's directions for various waist band solutions.