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Sewing Basics
Follow our sewing tips to master the basics, from beginner stitches and sewing machine tutorials to learning how to mend torn clothing and sew on buttons.
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How to Blind Stitch -
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Essential Sewing Tools and Equipment -
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How to Sew Straight Lines -
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Where to Donate or Sell Your Old Sewing Patterns -
![How to Hand Sew With Back Stitch]()
Stitches and Techniques for Hand Sewing -
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How to Sew a Basting Stitch -
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Pattern Symbols in Sewing -
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How to Do a Catch Stitch -
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What You Need to Know to Sew Knits and Stretchy Fabric -
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No-Sew Fusible Options to Join Fabric -
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The Differences in Sewing Thread -
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Everything You Need to Sew a Perfect Seam -
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Solutions to Sewing Machine Problems -
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Fusible Web: What Is It and How to Use It -
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How to Use Seam Allowance -
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Tips for Sewing Synthetic Leather
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How to Make Brown Natural Organic Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Blue Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Purple Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Red Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Orange Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Black Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Green Dye -
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How to Make Natural Organic Pink Dye -
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How to Make Organic Natural Yellow Dye -
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What Is Stay Stitching? -
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Gathering Fabric - Sewing Techniques to Gather Fabric -
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How to Fix Skipping Stitches on Your Sewing Machine -
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Tips and Tricks for Sewing Slippery Fabric -
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Tips for Sewing Vinyl Fabric -
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How to Use Bias Tape in Sewing -
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How to Track Down a Discontinued Sewing Pattern
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Adjusting Tension Disks on a Sewing Machine -
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6 Common Sewing Machines Problems and How to Solve Them -
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How to Fix Bobbin Thread Bunching and Other Threading Problems -
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How to Wind and Insert a Sewing Machine Bobbin -
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How to Choose Sewing Thread Color, Type, and Fibers -
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Understanding Denim Weights -
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Before You Learn How to Sew -
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Tips and Tricks to Sew Corners -
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Sewing Machine Stitches: Which Stitch to Use and When -
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How to Sew Microwaveable Bowl Potholders -
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Controlling Frayed Fabric That Unravels as You Sew -
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The 9 Best Places to Buy Fabric Online of 2021 -
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How to Dye Buttons for Clothes and Craft Projects -
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Understanding a Serger or Overlocking Sewing Machine -
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Fabric Yardage Conversion Chart -
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The 7 Best Online Sewing Classes of 2021
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How to Dye Fabric With Natural Dyes -
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Zigzag Stitch Tutorial with Photos and Instructions -
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How to Darn a Sock -
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How to Fix Holes in a Sweater -
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How to Take in a Dress and Make it Smaller -
![How to Fix a Broken Zipper]()
How to Fix a Broken Zipper -
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How to Place and Sew Girl Scout Badges -
![A blue blouse, scissors, and a threaded needle]()
How to Hand Sew a Seam That Has Ripped -
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How to Mend a Lining -
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How to Let out a Dress to Make It Bigger -
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Alter a Dress with 7 Tutorials for the Perfect Fit
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