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How to Make a Sewing Gauge

How to Make a Sewing Gauge

Thursday, June 19, 2014
Sewing gauges are very handy. I use them all the time when I'm ironing a fold line or hem. You can run it down the seam as you press and it guarantees that your fold is exactl Read more …
How to Make a Sleeve Board

How to Make a Sleeve Board

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
A sleeve board is a very small ironing board that allows you to iron sleeves 'in the round'. You put the sleeve over the board and you can iron one side without crushing the o Read more …
How to Make a Sewing Machine Guide

How to Make a Sewing Machine Guide

Tuesday, June 17, 2014
There are little gadgets that you can add to your sewing machine that allow you to sew in a straight line and/or at a specific distance from the edge of the fabric. These gadg Read more …
How to Make a Tailor's Ham

How to Make a Tailor's Ham

Friday, June 6, 2014
You might find it handy to use a tailor's ham when pressing. If you're wondering what a tailor's ham is, this is a great definition from Wikipedia: A tailor's ham or dressmak Read more …