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Top Six Beginner Friendly Fabrics

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Slit Seam

Wanting to add a slit to the bottom of a seam? This can be done with a quick alteration to your patterns and can be added to almost any seam. Give the bottom of your garments a little extra flare.

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Pet Costume – Cowboy

Make the furry friend in your life into a friendly cowboy. This tutorial comes with a free pattern download for the cowboy hat and bandana. It's an easy project using craft felt and cotton fabric.

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Faux Suede

If you don't want to use the real thing, faux suede is a great alternative and can be used in a variety of projects. This video offers an overview on cutting, sewing, and pressing with faux suede to make working with it easier.

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Elastic 101

Overwhelmed trying to decide which type of elastic to use for your sewing project? This video provides an overview on the most common types of elastic and their best uses.

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Rolling Fabric

Are you sick and tired of that beautiful jersey knit fabric curling and rolling at the edges? This tutorial will provide some tips to prevent fabric from rolling to make working with this type of fabric less of a headache.

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T-Shirt Pillow

Have an old T-shirt that you're not ready to get rid of? Consider giving it new life by making a T-shirt pillow. This makes unique home decor and makes a great gift for friends and family.

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Lengthen a Hem

If your garments are too short, you can do this alteration to extend the length for a better fit. This demonstration is done with pants but can be applied to shirts, sleeves, and skirts.

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Fabric Easing

Is pinning difficult because the fabric pieces are two different lengths? Don't worry! Our tutorial will show you how to ease pieces together to avoid puckers in your seams.

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Cast On Stitch

Give your embroidered flowers a 3-D look by using the cast on stitch to create individual petals. This is a gorgeous way to add texture to your hand embroidery designs.

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