Sewing Skillsets

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  Beginner Sewing 1: Sewing Machine Basics by Kollabora

  Get to know your new best friend. Here you'll discover everything you need to get started, including how to choose the right needle, how to thread the machine, and then even how to take care of... Read More
  • Choosing Your Sewing Machine
  • Choosing a Machine Needle
  • Changing a Machine Needle
  • Threading a Machine
  • The Basic Seam
  • Sewing Machine Maintenance
  • Serger Troubleshooting
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  Beginner Sewing 2: Cutting Out a Pattern by Kollabora

  The first time you take a look at a pattern, it's easy to get intimidated by all of the symbols, lines, and diagrams. It can look like a completely foreign language and incredibly confusing as... Read More
  • How to Read a Pattern
  • Choosing a Fabric
  • Cutting Out a Pattern
  • Cutting Slippery Fabric
  • Cutting Lace Fabrics
  • Laying Pattern on Bias
  • Laying Pattern on Lace
  • Marking Fabric for Sewing
  • Using Tracing Wheel
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  Beginner Sewing 3: Hemming Your Project by Kollabora

  Learn the best ways to finish off your project and add a professional touch to your sewing endeavors with a great range of hemming options for beginners and experts.  Read More
  • Turning a Hem
  • Rolled Hem by Hand
  • Hemming Knit and Stretch Fabrics
  • Blind Hem by Machine
  • Blind Hem by Hand
  • Removing Fullness From Hem
  • Using an Iron
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