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Sewing Technique: Box Pleat, Sandra Bradshaw Jun 2012

Sewing Technique: Box Pleat, Sandra Bradshaw

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Box Pleat is used to provide a decorative finish and add fullness to a garment. This pleat has two identical folds that meet together and is stitched to ensure it is secure and placed evenly.

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Sewing Technique: Straight Ruffle, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller Feb 2012

Sewing Technique: Straight Ruffle, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller

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This is a how-to publication on creating straight ruffles.

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Sewing Technique: Lapped Zipper, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller Feb 2012

Sewing Technique: Lapped Zipper, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller

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This is a how-to publication on the techniques used to install lapped zippers.

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Sewing Technique: Circular Ruffle, Jen Giddens, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller, Sarah Geer Feb 2012

Sewing Technique: Circular Ruffle, Jen Giddens, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller, Sarah Geer

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This is a how-to publication on creating circular ruffles.

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Sewing Technique: Hand-Worked Keyhole Buttonhole, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller Dec 2011

Sewing Technique: Hand-Worked Keyhole Buttonhole, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller

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This is a how-to publication providing information on how to make hand-worked keyhole buttonholes.

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Sewing Technique: Centered Zipper, Sarah Geer, Jen Giddens, Chanae Weller, Lindsey Shirley Dec 2011

Sewing Technique: Centered Zipper, Sarah Geer, Jen Giddens, Chanae Weller, Lindsey Shirley

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This is a how-to publication on the techniques used to install centered zippers.

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Sewing Technique: Flat-Felled Seam, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller Dec 2011

Sewing Technique: Flat-Felled Seam, Jen Giddens, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley, Chanae Weller

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This is a how-to publication providing information on how to sew a flat-felled seam.

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Sewing Glossary, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley Dec 2011

Sewing Glossary, Sarah Geer, Lindsey Shirley

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This publication includes a glossary of terms used in sewing.

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Sewing Skills Quiet Book, Debra Proctor, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Sewing Skills Quiet Book, Debra Proctor, Susan Haws

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This is a how-to guide for completing a quiet book sewing project.

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Charity Pillowcases, Debra Proctor, Susan Haws Jul 2011

Charity Pillowcases, Debra Proctor, Susan Haws

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This is a how-to guide for completing a charity pillowcase sewing project.

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Sewing Technique: Patch Pockets, Lindsey Shirley Jan 2011

Sewing Technique: Patch Pockets, Lindsey Shirley

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Sewing Technique: Lock Stitch (Hem 1"), Lindsey Shirley Jan 2011

Sewing Technique: Lock Stitch (Hem 1"), Lindsey Shirley

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Weighted Pincushion And Thread Bag, Susan Haws Jun 2010

Weighted Pincushion And Thread Bag, Susan Haws

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This is a how-to publication on making weighted pincushion and thread bags.

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Level 1an - Holes And Ridges Knitted Dishcloth - 103, Debra Proctor Sep 2009

Level 1an - Holes And Ridges Knitted Dishcloth - 103, Debra Proctor

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Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

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Level 1b - Fleece Tied Pillow - 204, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers Sep 2009

Level 1b - Fleece Tied Pillow - 204, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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As you prepare to make your Fleece Tied Pillow, you will need to decide whether you want to make a 14, 16, or 18" pillow.

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Double Crosswise Grain Binding, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott, Ronda Olsen May 2008

Double Crosswise Grain Binding, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott, Ronda Olsen

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The final step in finishing a quilt is putting a binding on the edge of the quilt. A crosswise grain binding is cut across the width of the fabric and is straight. This is used for straight edged quilts. Quilts that are curved need a bias edge that will bend with the fabric. A double binding or French binding is two widths folded lengthwise, the extra layer protects the quilt edge from wear. When choosing fabrics for binding treatments, look for fabric that will give a defining edge to the quilt. Choose solid ground colors with random small prints, petite …

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Straight Grain Quilt Borders, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen Apr 2008

Straight Grain Quilt Borders, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen

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Take three measurements as illustrated and average them to determine the length to cut the side borders.

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Baby Rail Blues, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott Mar 2008

Baby Rail Blues, Debra Proctor, Deonn Stott

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This is a great quilt for beginning and experienced quilters. Accuracy begins with the basics

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Four Square Pillow, Debra Proctor, Ronda H. Olsen, Karen Biers Mar 2007

Four Square Pillow, Debra Proctor, Ronda H. Olsen, Karen Biers

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Level 1an - Diagonal Knit Dishcloth - 101, Debra Proctor Sep 2006

Level 1an - Diagonal Knit Dishcloth - 101, Debra Proctor

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Cotton yarn is a good yarn to use for a dishcloth. It is absorbent, stronger wet than dry, machine washable and can be bleached if needed. These dishcloths are easy and fun to make. Make several and give them as gifts.

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Level 1an - Double Yarn Knit Slippers - 102, Debra Proctor, Kristine Saunders Sep 2006

Level 1an - Double Yarn Knit Slippers - 102, Debra Proctor, Kristine Saunders

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This is a simple basic slipper for knitters just learning how to knit. Two strands of worsted weight yarn are used to make the slippers more durable (and warm).

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Level 1b - Reversible 18" Tied Pillow - 203, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers Mar 2006

Level 1b - Reversible 18" Tied Pillow - 203, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

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Level 2 - Fleece Stocking Hat - 301, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers Mar 2006

Level 2 - Fleece Stocking Hat - 301, Debra Proctor, Ronda Olsen, Karen Biers

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This pattern is fun because you become the designer. With a few simple guidelines you can make your hat to please your taste. The tail can be longer or shorter.

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Level 1b - Reversible 14" Tied Pillow - 201, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers Mar 2006

Level 1b - Reversible 14" Tied Pillow - 201, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

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Level 1a - Designer Pillowcase - 102, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor Mar 2006

Level 1a - Designer Pillowcase - 102, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor

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Select firmly woven 100% cotton or cotton polyester blend fabric that is a minimum of 42" wide.

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Level 1b - Reversible 16" Tied Pillow - 202, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers Mar 2006

Level 1b - Reversible 16" Tied Pillow - 202, Ronda Olsen, Debra Proctor, Karen Biers

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When the pillow cover is completed it should fit snuggly around the pillow form.

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Sewing With Serger Basics, Margie P. Memmott Jan 2001

Sewing With Serger Basics, Margie P. Memmott

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Considerations For Knit Fabrics, Usu Extension Jan 2000

Considerations For Knit Fabrics, Usu Extension

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There are a number of characteristics of a knit fabric that will influence the pattern used and the sewing techniques chosen. Knits can vary from light weight to bulky weight and from tightly to loosely knit.

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Fleece Facts, Usu Extension Jan 2000

Fleece Facts, Usu Extension

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Launder and choose the side of fleece you like best for the outside, unless it is a water resistant or wind proof fleece and then it should have a definite right and wrong side.

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Sewing Technique: Attaching Garment Fasteners, Kate Black Jan 2000

Sewing Technique: Attaching Garment Fasteners, Kate Black

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Hook and eyes and snaps are used in clothing construction as a fastener to close a garment. There are several types of hooks and eyes and snaps each designed to server a particular purpose.

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