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Sewing Techniques

Do you want to learn how to sew? Find many links to articles on sewing techniques like buttonholes, blind hemming, french seams, couching, cording, elastic waistbands, and many other sewing how-tos.

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	Attaching Ribbing Learn how to correctly attach ribbing to a project, finished inside and out. Craft and Fabric Links
	Bias 101 Learning how to sew bias-cut garments. Threads
	Bias Tape How to sew bias tape onto a project the proper way and the cheating way. Made Everyday
	Bias Tape - The Old Fashion Way The Quilt Ladies
	Binding and Piping Instructions on how to making binding and how to make piping. Alternative Windows
	Blanket Binding How to apply blanket binding. Dove Originals Trims
	Classic Leather Seam A video showing how to make a perfect sean in leather. Threads
	Cording and Piping Tips, Tricks And Hints For Creating Your Own Cording And Piping About.com
	Couching Learn to couching in 5 easy steps. Young Embroiderers
	Decorative Fabric Towel Border How to add a fabric border to the bottom of a store purchased towel. This tutorial has easy step-by-step instruction on how to embellish a towel with a decorative fabric border. Even people learning to sew can do this.
	Double Fold Bias Binding How to attach and join double fold bias binding. Tessuti
	Elastic This articles explains the different types of elastic and also explains an easy elastic waistline application. About.com Sewing
	Elastic - Elastic Waistband How to sew an elastic waistband. DoItYourself.com
	Elastic - Elastic Waistband on Skirt How to instructions. Independent Living
	Elastic - Elastic Waistband Tutorial How to attach waistband with enclosed elastic. Sew Inspired
	Elastic - How to Sew in Elastic (Video) A video on how to sew elastic and make it fit the garment. You Tube
	Elastic Casing - Video How to sew in elastic casing. You Tube
	Fabric Manipulation Magic Shirred Piping Reverse Tucks Slot Buttonhole Ruffled Tubing Learn how to do these fabric manipulation technqiues. Oak Trees
	Fabric Tubes - How to Turn Tubes Right Side Out Learn how to turn fabric tubes right side out with this handy, dandy sewing tool, the Dritz Quick Turn. Needlepointers.com
	Mitring How to mitre a hem. Alternative Windows
	Needlebook Tutorial Step-by-step instructions for making a needlebook to hold handwork or sewing needles. Meari's Musings
	Overlock Machine - Sewing Techniques Tips to help you sew with an overlock machine. New Mexico State University
	Pattern Making An article on how to make your own pattern. Made Everyday
	Patternmaking Skills Learn pattern making skills Sew News
	Piping How to apply piping like a pro. Pate-Meadows Designs
	Piping - How to Sew Piping with a pintuck foot (piping foot) A video tutorial on how to make piping using a pintuck foot. You can also use a piping foot. Needlepointers.com
	Piping - How to Sew Piping using a Zipper Foot How to make piping (cording) using a zipper foot. Needlepointers.com
	Plaids - Matching Plaids How to match plaids when making a jacket. Pure Whimsy
	Plaids - Matching Plaids Instructions and illustrations on how to match plaids. Craft and Fabric Links
	Pocket - Welt Pocket How to sew a welt pocket. Etherwork.net
	Pocket - Zippered Patch Pocket How to instructions. Jan Andrea
	Pockets - Patch Pocket How to sew a patch pocket. New Mexico State University
	Purse - Pleated Purse Tutorial How to sew a pleated purse. By Monica Gee at Bolsa Chica
	Scarf - How to Sew a Fleece Infinity Scarf A video tutorial on how to make fleece infinity scarf. This is a perfect project for beginners. It is fast, easy and so much fun. Needlepointers.com
	Scarf - How to Sew A Fleece Scarf with Fringe How to sew a fleece scarf with fringe. Learn to sew with this simple sewing project. Needlepointers.com
	Scarf - Picot Edge a Scarf Learn how to use this method for edging a scarf. Burda Style
	Sewing Lesson - Free Sewing Book On-line free sewing book - Sewing lessons for beginners and children. Craft and Fabric Links
	Sewing Shortcuts Sewing shortcut ideas - from basics such as getting organized to collar quickie to quick cuff and more. New Mexico State University
	Towel Fabric Border How to add a fabric band to the bottom of a towel. Needlepointers.com