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How to Sew Your Own Clothes

The Parts That Make Up Clothing

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Learn how  to sew the different parts of your clothes and the whole thing will come together without you pulling your hair out or becoming discouraged. Take the time to practice and make samples so the real thing will be easy. Consider creating a folder in your bookmarks as a reference tool or create samples and printouts to create a hard copy reference tool.

1. Sewing Darts - How to Sew Darts and Types of Darts

Darts are one of the first part of a garment that you sew. Find basic beginner information here so there will not be a scary chill down your spine when you start to construct a garment.

2. Darts in Clothing - What is a Dart & How to Sew Darts

Darts, when made properly, blend into a garment. Learn tips and tricks to sewing darts that shape a garment without standing out on their own.

3. How To Transfer Pattern Markings

In order to obtain accurate results when you are sewing, you need to transfer the pattern markings on to the fabric. Learn how to transfer the pattern markings and you will end up with a garment that is made the way the pattern intends.

4. Before You Choose Interfacing, Know the Basics

Sewing usually includes interfacing in collars, cuffs, lapels and more. Learn about interfacing choices and why it is used, bfor eyou go shopping.

5. What to Do with Fabric that Can't be Pinned

Not all fabric can be pinned in place while you are sewing. Unsightly pin holes can be avoided while managing un-pin-able fabric. Learn solutions here.

6. Tips for Sewing a Set in Sleeve

Knowing how to sew a set in sleeve isn't magic. Learn tips and tricks to have professional results when sewing a set in sleeve.

7. Hemming Information

If we were all the same height and build all clothes off the rack would fit properly.Since we are all different, we usually need to hem clothes. Learn how and find all the information you need here.

8. How to Use a Sewing Machine Blind Hem Stitch.

Many sewing machines have a built in blind hem stitch capability. Learn tricks to using a sewing machine blind stitch to sew hems here.

9. Basic Directional Stitching to Sew Stay Stitching and Seams

If your asking where to start or what direction to sew a seam or stay stitching this page has your answers.

10. Free Step by Step Directions to Sew Bound Buttonholes

Full directions that show how to sew a bound buttonhole in a step by step format.
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