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Seam Allowance Grading

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Seam Allowance Grading

Creating garments isn't just about sewing seams. The steps in between are just as important, like seam allowance grading. This tutorial covers what seam allowance grading is, why it's done, and how to do it.

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French Piping

Piping can be used to finish edges for an elegant detail. Use this French seam method as a way to make those raw edges look finished so it looks beautiful on the garment's right and wrong side.

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Gathered Ruffle

The gathered ruffle is a classic embellishment technique used in garments, craft projects and home decoration. Learn how to create it and some its different variations.

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Decorative Trim 101

Whether it's lace, ruffles, ribbon or fringe, sewing with decorative trim can be creative and fun. This video covers the basics on the types you'll find at your local fabric store and different ways to sew with them to make your projects unique.

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Notches

What are notches and why are they important in sewing? This video tackles a sewing basic to answer the different way notches are used and how to make them.

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RickRack

Rickrack may seem a simple and straightforward trim, but there's actually a lot of creative ways to embellish with it. Our video will provide you with a few examples to inspire your next project.

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Hem Lace with Border

This tutorial shows you how to use the lacey scalloped border found on the selvage of your fabric to use as your hemline for a classic look. This method could be used on both curved and straight edges.

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Bridging

Learn a new vintage technique with our tutorial on bridging. We show you how to replicate this look by hand sewing and machine sewing so you can use the one that works best for you.

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