Tame your stash! With this new trick, you’ll be able to organize all your fabrics, neat and tidy. (And when you’re done, you’ll have extra room—so you can buy more fabric!)
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Easy-Peasy Fabric Organization
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Basics: Pressing As You Sew
We’ve all heard about the importance of pressing as you sew. But do you know how? After all, pressing isn’t the same as ironing! Here’s several tips and tricks to help you improve your pressing skills.
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Basics: Seam Allowances
Everything you sew has seam allowances. But what are they? (Includes tips!)
Basics: Measurements
Those who are new to sewing (or who have trouble with numbers, as I do) may struggle with measurements. Here’s a quick guide to help you out.
Ruffled Animal-Print Pillow
When I found a purple animal-print lace, I knew my sister would love it. So I made her a pillow! This new diary follows the designing and construction of this pillow.
Ruffled Animal-Print Pillow: A Diary
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Basics: Presser Feet
There are many kinds of presser feet, each designed for a specific purpose. This article takes a closeup look at several different presser feet, including the zigzag foot, the pintuck foot, the walking foot, and many others.
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New Tuition Policy
As of June 15, 2015, Yesterday’s Thimble is instituting a new payment policy. Instead of paying for classes on an individual, class-by-class basis, students will now pay a monthly tuition fee. This policy will apply to all new students. Currently enrolled students are exempt from the new policy, but those who decide to participate will receive a discount on their first two months’ tuition!
For more details, please read the Tuition Policy FAQ.
Second Crazy-Quilted Throw Pillow
Follow along as I design, construct, and embellish my second crazy-quilted pillow!
New Diary: Second Crazy-Quilted Throw Pillow
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Basics: Pattern Symbols
Patterns tend to use a set of universal symbols. But if you aren’t familiar with those symbols, you’ll have a hard time sewing a pattern! Here’s a list of the most common pattern symbols and their definitions.
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Silk Habotai
Saturday’s Stash: Silk Habotai
Silk habotai (also known as China silk) is an extremely lightweight silk. It’s often used for linings, but it can also work for floaty summer skirts, thin blouses, and evening wear, provided you line it for stability. I’ve successfully used it for the outer layer of a Victorian corset. And because of its thinness, it makes lovely doll dresses.
White Silk Habotai
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