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Presser Feet 101

Presser Feet 101

All About Presser Feet

Buttons 101

Buttons 101

Intro to Sewing Buttons

Invisible Zipper

Invisible Zipper

How to Sew an Invisible Zipper

Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade

Must Have Sewing Tools to Get Your Started

Perfect Pleats

Perfect Pleats

How to Sew Permanent Pleats

Ruffles Made Simple

Ruffles Made Simple

A Beginner's Guide to Making Ruffles

Your Journey Starts Here

A Beginner's Guide

A Beginner's Guide

How to Choose a Sewing Machine

Fabric Care

Fabric Care

Fabulous Fabric Care Tips Every Sewist Should Know

Sewing Hacks

Sewing Hacks

Clever Cosplay Tips & Sewing Hacks

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

Get To Know More About Edge Finishes

Class is in session

Basic Sewing Terms

Basic Sewing Terms

15 "Sewing 101" Terms Beginners Must Know

Don't Do This!

Don't Do This!

10 Common Sewing Mistakes to How to Avoid Them

Let's Get Sewing

Let's Get Sewing

Fundamental Sewing Techniques for Beginners

Survival Guide

Survival Guide

How to Start Sewing When You're Not a Sewist

Advice about tools and notions

Let's Chalk About It!

Let's Chalk About It!

The Best Fabric Marking Tool

What's the diff?

What's the diff?

Thread Clippers vs. Folding Scissors

Seam Ripping 101

Seam Ripping 101

What is a Seam Ripper?

Essential Tools List

Essential Tools List

Our Fav Essential "Sewing 101" Tools

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History of Cosplay

History of Cosplay

Iconic Moments Through the Years

Ready for Anything

Ready for Anything

Cosplay Convention Survival Guide

Cosplay 101

Cosplay 101

Common Terms Every Newbie Should Know

Con-Bag Checklist

Con-Bag Checklist

What to Pack for Your Next Convention

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