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This page contains "how to" tips and sewing craft projects.

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Sewing a Pair of Pants How To
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Anyone out there have a easy pattern for a clothes pin holder?

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When we lived in Hawaii the salt air would make my needles and pins rust in the pincushion. To keep this from happening my husband soaked the pincushion in kerosene. Set it

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How much elastic do you need to replace the old on twin bed sheets?

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I do not have a manual and I need to attach the zipper foot to the Singer Merritt 2404.

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Where can I find a pattern to make a jacket from towels? I had one as a teen and I haven't seen patterns around for them. These jackets are very comfortable and I would enjoy having

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I'm looking for a dress pattern (skirt, top, apron, and hat) for Mrs. Claus. Our town has a Victorian Christmas every December. I would like to sew the Santa and Mrs. Claus

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Is there a good way to remove rust and recondition sewing machine needles?

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In making a petticoat for a tea-length dress that has a skirt of 6 yards around, how many yards around the bottom tier should I make it in order to get a semi-fullness

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Does anyone have instructions on making a tea wallet, for bringing your teabags with you?

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Make fitted bed sheets. That's right! Last week I was going through my sheet sheets and found I had more king sheets than queens. I didn't really need the extra kings so

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This is a guide about making a thread catcher. Wouldn't you like to have a cute little thread catcher near your machine for thread ends and even fabric scraps; try making

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I have always had trouble getting my thread started on my bobbin before loading it onto the bobbin winder on the sewing machine. It seems that the hole in the bobbin gets

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I have been looking for a pot holder pattern my grandmother had and I haven't been able to find it. I remember it was made out of terry cloth, maybe washcloths, and

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How do I thread a mini potable Locksmith sewing machine?

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Would it be OK to make a bib for a lady in the nursing home with cotton and line the front inside with a hand towel?

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Does anyone have a pattern on how to make boxing gloves pillows? My son would like one to put on his bed. I have looked in all the sewing craft books and cannot find one.

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I have a bunch of "new" unopened bias tape, zippers, ribbon, etc. that belonged to my grandmother. I'm wondering if they are still OK to use, or would the fabric be too old

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How do you construct a bed cocoon out of a flat bed sheet?

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I have one of those cutting mats for sewing, laid out on a large table. This morning I went down one side to mark the size of the tote bags I am making.

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I have a 12 year old daughter who wants to learn how to make a ruffled dress. She has tried to sew a skirt, but just can't figure it out. She doesn't have a sewing

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This guide is about making fabric lunch bags. A washable lunch sack can be helpful and easy to make.

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