Tips for Working With Patterns
How to Take Measurements
How to Alter Pants Patterns
Modifying Pants Patterns for Babies and Kids
How to Set in a Sleeve -- alothough personally I don't sew the side seams and the underarm seams first ... I set the sleeve, then sew the underarm and side seam in one long seam!
Buttonholes - basic and cordedCentered Zipper - using GLUE .... what an interesting idea!
Sewing on Oilcloth (and Vinyl)
How to Spring Clean your Sewing Machine
Spring Clean Your Sewing Room -- which is full of tips and organization ideas
Favorite Sewing Tips, Part One, Two and Three.
How to Make Your Own Spray Starch
why would you want to use spray starch?! i was wondering the same thing ... p.s. the lavender is in the recipe is an antiseptic and acts as a preservative (plus it smells super great while you are pressing). and p.s. starching clothing makes them last longer as the perspiration and dirt sticks to the starch instead of the fibers.
here are some tips on using starch and quilting ... but the same priciples apply to sewing ...
Use spray starch to stabilize slinky fabrics as you cut and sew. Most of the starch will be removed as you handle and sew the fabric, the remainder can be washed out before you wear the garment.
Generation Quilt Patterns
Tips Page 1 and Tips Page 2
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