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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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How can I handle the existing thread from a broken seam?
What is the general recommendation as to what to do with the thread from a seam that has been broken?
I have this concern when I am repairing stuffed animals, which my kids have a plenty of, that get …
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How can a repair a hole in my sheepskin jacket?
I mistakenly put my jacket on a rounded hook. The weight of the jacket put it through. Now, I have a thumb size hole under my collar. I could leave it but I worry it could get larger over time and wou …
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What stitches are strong for clothing seams when done by hand?
As discussed in the question about What kind of stitch makes up t-shirt seams on commercial grade clothing? we can now identify the overlock stitch. A cursory look at the Wiki for that stitch shows th …
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How can I finish stitching those last few inches?
I am a gifted amateur when it comes to sewing - at least with a blanket stitch. Never touched a sewing machine in my life and do it all by hand. …
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How can I splice the tail of my tie and have it not look terrible?
I needed to but about 5-8 inches off and sewing them back together was difficult. The fibers used in the ties are very frail especially when cut. … The result was less than satisfactory:
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What can I do to make sewing this back together by hand a cleaner venture? …
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What criteria should I be considering when looking at a second hand sewing machine?
I understand the basic concept of how a sewing machine works. … I also know there are many varieties of sewing machines e.g. they are capable of doing their own sets of stitches and what not, supporting different materials. …
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