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technique tutorial: serger thread tails technique tutorial: serger thread tails

You can’t backstitch with a serger, so you might be left wondering what to... 

Serger Tips Serger Tips

Sewing first vs. serging first There is some argument about this in the sewing community,... 

how to resize a t-shirt how to resize a t-shirt

This is a pretty straight-forward reconstruction. If you’re looking for something... 

Twin needles = mock coverstitch Twin needles = mock coverstitch

Take a look at the hem of most t-shirts and you’ll see what’s called... 

Sewing 101: lingerie stitch Sewing 101: lingerie stitch

For things like stretch lace, where you’ll often be sewing it on top of the... 

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Copyright Quiz Copyright Quiz

Test your Copyright savvy with the Copyright Quiz! If you haven’t read the... 

Quickie Guide to Copyright Law Quickie Guide to Copyright Law

There are two subjects that make most brains explode: accounting and law. But for... 

What’s a serger? What’s a serger?

A serger is a specialized sewing machine. Sometimes it’s called an overlock... 

How to: Pricing! How to: Pricing!

One of the most frequent questions I hear from new crafty sellers is “How much... 

So You Wanna Be an Indie Fashion Designer – Part 1 So You Wanna Be an Indie Fashion Designer – Part 1

Starting from Scratch So you want to be a fashion designer, but you don’t even... 

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Facelift! Facelift!

You may have noticed that things look a little different around here… after months and months of alternating between hard work and procrastination, I finally have the new version fo the site up! Huzzah! Why the new site? For one, I can never leave my websites alone for very long before I have to start picking at them and editing and deciding I... [Read more of this review]

So You Wanna Be An Indie Fashion Designer – Part 2 So You Wanna Be An Indie Fashion Designer – Part 2

In the Beginning So you think you’ve got the skill down, and you’re ready to start selling? Fantastic. But not so fast, my friend. There are a few things to consider first. Buy Handmade v-neck shirt by phippsart Find a Niche Before you can start making cash, you need to know what you’re going to sell and who you plan on selling it... [Read more of this review]

Vend at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair! Vend at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair!

Applications are now online for 2009 Detroit Urban Craft Fair! The 4th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. Hosted by Handmade Detroit, applications for the juried show are now available on the DUCF web site. The deadline to apply is September 11, 2009. The... [Read more of this review]

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