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The craft of connecting two things using a needle and thread. This tag can cover all methods from hand-sewing to machine sewing. Questions specifically about specialty "sewing" crafts like embroidery or cross stitch should use those tags instead.
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Sew Hidden Seam
I would definitely heed the advice that Ji Ugug answer lays out. I would like to offer a technique that can help hide the stitches.
Start with thread that is way longer then it needs to be if you we …
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How do I keep ribbon ends from fraying?
I would like to suggest something I was told while I was working on my ties. What you could do is to use some clear nail polish, not a lot, to stiffen the ends of the ribbon. That should prevent them …
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How can I splice the tail of my tie and have it not look terrible?
You need to stiffen the fibres so that the thread does not tear though them while you are sewing. …
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Finding fabric and thread thickness
While a caliper would be a great tool for calculating something like this most people do not have access to one. Coupled with the fact that the level of precision it provides is lost in most crafting …
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Fabric alternative for leather
Keep in mind that thinner bonded leathers can tear easy from sewing at the seems and are usually backed with some cloth like material to help with the hold. …
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