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Basic sewing instructions for the beginner such as pinning pattern to fabric and threading a sewing machine. What is staystitching? And more basic sewing how-tos.

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	1, 2, 3 Sew Build Your Skills with 33 Simple Sewing Projects. by Ellen Luckett Baker - Paperback - Published 2011
	Basic Sewing (101 Essential Tips) by DK Publishing - Paperback - Published 2004
	Complete Photo Guide to Sewing 1200 Full-Color How-To Photos. by Editors of Creative Publishing - Paperback - Published 2009
	Sew Everything Workshop The Complete Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide with 25 Fabulous Original Designs, Including 10 Patterns. by Diana Rupp - Published 2007 Amazon
	Simplicity: Simply the Best Sewing Book Packed with time-saving tips and techniques. by Anne Marie Soto - Published 2001
	Start To Sew: All The Basics Plus Learn-to-sew Projects Start to Sew is the perfect first book for new sewers. Thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide beginners through the basics of sewing. by Creative Publishing International - Paperback - Published 2005 Amazon

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DARTS Learn about darts and how to make them.	SEAM - SELF BOUND SEAM How to sew a self bound seam.
DOLL CLOTHES Learn how to design doll clothes.	SEAM - UNDERSTITCH SEAM Learn how to understitch seams for a beautiful, professional finish.
GATHERING Gathering is a basic sewing technique which is used in many sewing projects.	SEWING BOOK - ONLINE A free online sewing book.
IRONING Articles on the importance of ironing when sewing.	SEWING SPACE Articles on how to organize your sewing room.
SEAM ALLOWANCE What is mean by seam allowance?	STITCH - BASTING STITCH What is a basting stitch and how is it used?
PATTERNS All about patterns - transfer to fabric, lay out patterns, alter pattern pieces and more.	STITCH - BLIND HEM STITCH How to sew a blind hem stitch.
PLEATS	STITCH - STAYSTITCHING What is staystitching? Learn more about staystitching.
SEAM - BIAS SEAM Learn how to handle bias seams.	STITCH - TOP STITCHING Tips and techniques on top stitching.
SEAM - FLAT FELLED SEAM A flat felled seam is commonly seen on sportswear and menswear. It is a strong flat seam that will not fray and is commonly seen on jeans and denim jackets, that has two rows of stitches on the right side of the fabric.	STITCH LENGTH Guides on information on stitch lengths and settings.
SEAM - FRENCH SEAM French seams give a project a neat, professional-looking finish, with no raw edges. French seams are really easy to sew.	SHIRRING Information and tutorials on shirring.
SEAM - LAPPED SEAM How to sew a lapped seam which can be used as a decorative accent.	TENSION - SEWING MACHINE TENSION Learn about the proper sewing machine tension.
SEAM - OPEN SEAM Open seam is also known as a basic seam; learn more.	THREADING SEWING MACHINE Articles on how to thread a sewing machine.

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