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This post will show you how to attach bias tape to the armhole opening of a sleeveless top.
Seasoned Homemaker
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Learn how to correctly attach ribbing to a project, finished inside and out.
Craft and Fabric Links
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How to sew bias tape onto a project the proper way and the cheating way.
Made Everyday
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Bias tape for a quilt or a project is not hard to make. Here is a tutorial.
The Quilt Ladies
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Learn how to use, how to work with, and how to apply blanket binding to a project.
Dove Originals Trims
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Tips, Tricks And Hints For Creating Your Own Cording And Piping
About.com
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Learn to couching in 5 easy steps.
Young Embroiderers
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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.
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How to attach and join double fold bias binding.
Tessuti
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This articles explains the different types of elastic and also explains an easy elastic waistline application.
About.com Sewing
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How to instructions.
Independent Living
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How to attach waistband with enclosed elastic.
Sew Inspired
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A video on how to sew elastic and make it fit the garment.
You Tube
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How to sew in elastic casing.
You Tube
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*Shirred Piping *Reverse Tucks *Slot Buttonhole *Ruffled Tubing Learn how to do these fabric manipulation technqiues.
Oak Trees
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Learn how to turn fabric tubes right side out with this handy, dandy sewing tool, the Dritz Quick Turn.
Needlepointers.com
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Step-by-step instructions for making a needlebook to hold handwork or sewing needles.
Meari's Musings
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Tips to help you sew with an overlock machine.
New Mexico State University
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An article on how to make your own pattern.
Made Everyday
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Learn pattern making skills
Sew News
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How to apply piping like a pro.
Pate-Meadows Designs
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A video tutorial on how to make piping using a pintuck foot. You can also use a piping foot.
Needlepointers.com
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How to make piping (cording) using a zipper foot.
Needlepointers.com
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Instructions and illustrations on how to match plaids.
Craft and Fabric Links
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How to match plaids when making a jacket.
Pure Whimsy
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How to sew a welt pocket.
Etherwork.net
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How to sew a patch pocket.
New Mexico State University
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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
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How to sew a fleece scarf with fringe. Learn to sew with this simple sewing project.
Needlepointers.com
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Learn how to use this method for edging a scarf.
Burda Style
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On-line free sewing book - Sewing lessons for beginners and children.
Craft and Fabric Links
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Sewing shortcut ideas - from basics such as getting organized to collar quickie to quick cuff and more.
New Mexico State University
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How to add a fabric band to the bottom of a towel.
Needlepointers.com
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