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Sewing Pattern Secrets is a digital sewing library created by seamstress Molly McGuire that gives you over 150 printable patterns paired with step by step visual guides, clear material lists,…
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Best Fabrics for Beginner Sewing Projects: How to Choose Fabric That Won’t Derail Your Plans
If you have a sewing machine, a stack of patterns, and a drawer of unfinished projects, you may already know that enthusiasm is not the only thing a successful project…
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Jerry Kula
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How to Read Sewing Pattern Markings Without Wrecking Your Project
If you’ve got a drawer of unfinished projects, you’re in good company. Maybe one top is waiting for a sleeve that never quite fit. Maybe a skirt is almost done,…
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Jerry Kula
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Sewing Machine Needle Sizes Explained: Beginner’s Guide & Chart
You've just opened a fresh pack of sewing machine needles. The little plastic case says "80/12." Another pack in the drawer says "90/14." A third says "Jersey 70/10." You're ready…
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Jerry Kula
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Sewing Pattern Checklist: What to Check Before You Cut
You've picked your pattern. You've bought fabric you love. It's washed, pressed and spread across the table. The pattern pieces are pinned down, and the scissors are finally in your…
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Jerry Kula
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Why Beginners Start Sewing Projects but Never Finish Them (And How to Finally Complete One)
The Sewing Project You Were So Excited to Start It usually begins with a pattern. Maybe it was a breezy summer top, a cute zip pouch, or a dress you…
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Jerry Kula