Top 10: Professional finishes for every small shop
Do you own a small clothing shop and sometimes wonder how you can set yourself apart from the competition? Here's 10 things (actually 11!) you can ...
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Can I Sew Knits With Just a Sewing Machine?
You can absolutely sew knits with only a sewing machine AND you can get great results doing it. Here’s a few things to know…
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Let's get real: Do you need a coverstitch?
Here’s a few questions to help you sort things out. + What machines do you have right now and how are your results? + What types of fabric do you ...
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Sew Fun: Teaching Kids to Sew
I’ve worked on sewing projects with each of my kids and they’ve created some of the most wonderful projects to give as gifts and to keep for themse...
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Tools For Sewing Knits
Gus + Steel Recommends: Tools for sewing knits We've compiled a list of a few of our favorite sewing tools. Whether you use it as your holiday gift...
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The Many Benefits of Tagging Your Makes
If you’re not running a small shop, are there any good reasons for tags? Is it worth the effort and expense? Here’s my top 5 reasons to tag your ma...
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Neckbands: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
If you’ve been around these parts for a while there’s a pretty good chance, at some point, you’ve had some calamitous results on a neckband or two....
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Batch Sewing: Making it Work For You
Batch sewing is exactly what it sounds like - breaking your sewing projects down by similar tasks to maximize time and minimize effort. It’s a way ...
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