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Sewing Gifts for Sewing Lovers: Top 5 Gift Ideas and DIY Inspiration

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the sewing lover in your life? Whether they are a beginner or an experienced seamstress, there are plenty of sewing gift options that are sure to delight. From high-tech sewing machines to personalized sewing labels, there’s a gift for every budget and skill level. In this article, …

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The Reader’s Digest New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-by-Step Techniques

If you’re searching for a comprehensive sewing book, then the Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing is your perfect guide. Tim Gunn, co-host of Project Runway says “and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” Inside this book you’ll find colorful step by step illustrations for making …

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Measuring Tools

Taking accurate body and pattern measurements require measuring tools.  To make sure you get the best fit, take your time and measure often and accurately.                 Yardstick – is for general marking and for measuring fabric grain line when layout the pattern.  It should be made of smooth …

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Pressing tools

Pressing is an important step when sewing.  It’s essential to press at each stage during construction to ensure a perfectly finished garment.  Keep your pressing equipment close to your sewing machine to remind yourself to press after each step. When you press your material, you should move the iron very little when it is in …

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Sewing Cutting Tools

When purchasing cutting tools, cheaper is generally not better. You want to invest in good quality scissors or shears to cut accurately, save time and frustration. Invest in a pair of all-steel, chrome-plated shears for heavy-duty cutting. The lighter shears with stainless steel blades and plastic handles are satisfactory for less-frequent sewing or light-weight fabrics. …

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