Suzan's Tip of the Week archived 7/31/04
How can I make my zippers look better?
Here is another great tip from one of our wonderful sewing instructors, Sharon Bell.

Use a 3/4" seam allowance for zippers. It lies flatter and makes the installation of the zipper easier and more accurate.

ARCHIVED TIPS:

Adjusting for wearing ease in a pattern

Difference between Organza and Organdy
A great bias tape making tool.
How to bind with bias tape
Make your own bias tape
Tips for successful interfacing
Getting a smooth finish with fusible interfacings
Pre-shrinking interfacing
How to choose my interfacing
Determining the Quality of Fleece
How to clean fleece garments
How to tell the right and wrong side of fleeces
Wonder Tape
Terms used in dyeing
How much Rit® dye do I need?
Bias yield estimate chart, metric

Bias yield estimate chart
Felting
How to clean your fabrics
More about Fray Check and Fray Block
How to make buttons stay on
Chart of common Home Dec measurements

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