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How to Thread a Kenmore Sewing Machine

Release the clutch., Place your thread on the spool pin., Draw thread through the bobbin winder tension disc., Pull the...

26 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Thread a Necchi Sewing Machine

Raise the presser foot., Turn the balance when toward you., Find the spool pins on your machine., Place one or two full...

24 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Sew Using Patterns

Select the right size for the person who will wear the garment., Watch out for multi-sized patterns., Leave space for...

29 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Make Sewing Patterns That Fit

The Lutterloh System was invented in 1935 in Germany by Maria Aloisia Lutterloh (her maiden name was Aigenberger at...

8 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Thread a Singer Simple

Position the spool of thread., Guide the thread., Feed the thread through the bobbin eye., Set the bobbin in place...

25 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Make Your Own Sewing Patterns

Trace the seams with chalk., Spread out the pattern paper., Flatten the original garment on top of the paper., Trace...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Print PDF Sewing Patterns

Download the PDF file if you have not already., Open the pattern in a PDF reading program., Read the instructions, if...

24 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Read a Sewing Pattern

Locate the pattern number., Identify the sizes available in the pattern., Study the pictures and design variations...

19 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Gather Fabric into Ruffles

Thread a needle with a thread that is at least one foot longer than the length you need to gather down to., Sew 3-4mm...

2 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Sew a Waistband

Calculate the size., Iron the fabric you'll be using if it's wrinkly., Cut according to the calculated dimensions on...

12 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Hand Sew a Hem

Iron the garment you wish to hem., Measure the hemline., Trim the fabric to a suitable length below the chalk or pin...

14 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Avoid Puckers when Sewing

Prepare your natural fabric properly, if it is an item that needs to be laundered., Rip out the seam and redo., Use...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Sew

Iron or pre-wash your fabric., Thread the needle.

2 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Sew a Four Hole Button

Unwind 2 feet (24 in.), Thread your needle by moistening the tip of the thread and feeding it through the eye of the...

24 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Sew a Hem

Decide how you will sew your hem., Fold your hem., Pin the hem in place., Sew your hem., Iron the hem.

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Sew a Sequin on Fabric

Begin with fine, long needle and suitable thread., Place the sequin with care on the top side of the fabric, sitting in...

8 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Sew Up Holes

Get a thread roll and a needle., Pick the right needle for the cloth., Make sure that you have enough thread., Thread...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Sew Silk

Hand wash silk fabric., Wash strong colors separately., Rinse the fabric in water and white vinegar., Rinse the fabric...

33 steps 9 min Advanced

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