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5 Tips for Accurate Sewing

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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If you’re looking for a few simple techniques that could make a huge difference in your next project, you’ll definitely want to check out these 5 tips for accurate sewing!

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Sewing Tips: Get Sharp Points in Triangle Piecing

Sewing Tips: Get Sharp Points in Triangle Piecing

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Piecing triangles can be a bit fussy, especially if, like me, you’re picky about points being actually pointed. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks that you can use to ensure sharp points and aligned seams!

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Sewing Tips: Fabric Grain Demystified

Sewing Tips: Fabric Grain Demystified

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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When I was just starting to learn how to sew–and specifically when I was making my first few garments–understanding fabric grain was huge source of stress for me. It’s such an important concept, but it can take a little getting used to. Luckily, this fantastic fabric grain guide and video will take all the grain-related guesswork out of your next sewing project!

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Sewing Tips: Working with Sweatshirt Knits

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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‘Tis the season for cozy sewing, and if chilly winter weather has you reaching for warmer fabrics, you’ll definitely want to check out these helpful tips for working with sweatshirt knits!

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Sewing Tips: Sew Bias Binding with a Sewing Machine

Sewing Tips: Sew Bias Binding with a Sewing Machine

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Before you start your next sewing project, check out this helpful bias binding sewing tutorial. It’s a great refresher for your bias binding-related sewing skills, and includes a helpful trick for ensuring that you catch the back of the binding every single time!

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How-To: Sew with Laminated Fabrics

How-To: Sew with Laminated Fabrics

By Agnes Niewiadomski

Agnes Niewiadomski

Maker Extraordinaire from Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario. Lover of all things CNC and handmade.

agnesmakes.com @agawaffle

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I have always been a bit stand-offish when it comes to sewing laminated fabric, a.k.a oil cloth, a.k.a coated fabric. But this blog post from Melissa Mortenson at Polkadot Chair is chock full of great and easy to follow advice. I know I’ll be trying this out very soon! A Teflon foot is a key accessory when it […]

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How-To: Sew Piping into a Seam

How-To: Sew Piping into a Seam

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Give your next sewing project a touch of charming vintage-inspired embellishment with this handy tutorial for sewing piping into a seam!

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