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Sewing 101
- Sewing Machines Part 1
- Sewing Machines Part 2
- Thread a Sewing Machine
- Wind a Bobbin
- Feed Dogs
- Backstitching
- Selvage and Grainlines
- Seam Allowance
- Ironing Seams Open
- Introducing Buttons
- Button Placement
- Sew a straight line
- Thread a Needle
- Iron vs Press
- Laying a Pattern over Fabric
- Ironing Basics
- Horizontal vs Vertical Pinning
- Seam Allowance
Tools of the Trade
- Sewing Machines
- Sergers
- Sewing Machine Needles
- Twin Needles
- Sewing Machine Feet aka Presser Feet
- Sewing Thread
- Types of Pins
- Pin Heads
- Chalk
- Beveled Clear Plastic Ruler
- Ironing Boards
- Pinking Shears
- Buttonhole Cutter
- Soft Measuring Tape
- Irons
- Seam Ripper
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Sewing Machine Needles Pt. 2
- Bobbins
- Essential Sewing Tools
- Serger
Stitches Make a Difference
- The Backstitch
- Slip Stitch
- Backstitching
- Blanket Stitch
- Whip Stitch
- Blind Stitch
- Catchstitch
- Overedge Stitch
- Beginning and Finishing Hand Stitches
- Prick Stitch
- Straight Stitch vs Straight Stretch Stitch
- Basting Stitch
- Zigzag Stitch
- Vertical Hem Stitch
- Uneven Basting Stitch
- Satin Stitch
- Diagonal Basting Stitch
- Terri's Magic Stitch
- Ladder Stitch
Presser Feet
- Sewing Machine Feet aka Presser Feet
- The Straight Stitch Presser Foot
- Adjustable Guide Presser Foot
- Narrow Hem Presser Foot
- Zipper Presser Foot
- Button Presser Foot
- Buttonhole Presser Foot
- One-Step Buttonhole
- Multistep Buttonhole
- Walking Foot
- Roller Presser Foot
- Introducing the Invisible Zipper Foot
- Overcast Foot
- Gathering Foot
- Teflon Foot
- Bias Tape Foot
- Blind Stitch Foot
- Darning Foot
Cosplay Hacks
- Fabri-tac
- Fray Check
- Sewing Velcro
- Sticky Velcro
- Iron-on Velcro
- Mod Podge
- Mod Podge Matte
- Mod Podge Fabric
- Make Your Own Stencils
- Sealing Fabric with Mod Podge Fabric
- Introducing Double-Sided Fusible Interfacing
- Using Double-Sided Fusible Interfacing
- Topstick
- Sock Glue
- E6000
- Grommets
- Eyelets
- Snaps
- Snap Tape
- Fake Bow
- Apply a Patch
- Hook and Eye
- Hook and Eye Tape
General Tips and Tricks
- Shout Color Catchers
- Fusible Interfacing
- Fusible Interfacing for Knits
- Fusible Interfacing for Heavyweight Fabrics
- Iron Caddy Storage Bag
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Adding Wig Wefts
- Interfacing
- Turn a corner
- Stabilizer
- How to take your measurements
Sewing Techniques
Zippers
- Resizing a Metal Zipper
- Pinning in a Zipper
- Basting in a Zipper
- Sewing in a Zipper
- Shortening a Plastic Zipper
- Invisible Zipper
- Separating Zipper
Buttons
- Introducing Buttons
- Button Presser Foot
- Four-Hole Buttons
- Shank Buttons
- Two-Hole Buttons
- Button Placement
- Buttonhole Cutter
- One-step Buttonhole
- Multi-Step Buttonhole
- DIY Covered Button
- Reinforcing Buttons
- Link Buttons
- Buttonhole with Cording
- Ball Buttons
- Frog Closure
- Skirt Hook
Gathering and Ruffles
Boning
- Introducing Rigilene
- Sewing Rigilene
- Sew a Casing for Boning
- Sew a Casing from Seam Allowance
- Use a French Seam to Make a Casing
- Boning
Binding Techniques
- Binding
- Bias Binding
- Making Bias Binding
- Sewing Together Bias Binding
- Bias Binding as a Facing
- Bias Binding as a Facing with a Slip Stitch
Other Useful Sewing Techniques
- Stitching in the ditch
- Topstitching
- Understitching
- Sewing darts
- Tubing technique
- Working with fur
- Sewing on sequins
- Weathering Fabric
- Vinyl and Pleather Vinyl
- Pairing Fabric and RIT Dye
- Curved Seams
- Freehand Embroidery
- Distressing