9 articles on "stitches"

Knitting Basics - Casting On Part 4

We have already looked at a number of different cast on methods including simple one strand as well as two strand methods. Below we will consider some more interesting and decorative cast on methods. Channel Islands Cast On This is a more advanced ...

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Fixing Your Sewing Stitch Problems

The closet door opens. Your sewing machine is there neatly tucked away in its case. You pick it up and carry it to the kitchen table. You remove the case cover and take out your sewing machine. You are ready to sew. Unfortunately, it does not work....

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Knitting Basics - Casting On Part 4

Welcome back to our knitting basics series! In this fourth installment, we will be covering casting on. Casting on is the first step in any knitting project. It is the process of creating the first row of stitches onto your knitting needle. There are...

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Knitting Basics - Holding Your Knitting

In this article we are going to give you some tips and advice on how to hold your work when knitting. It includes some general advice as well as some of the common problems people face and what to do if you are left handed. It is very important to ho...

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How the Hermes Kelly Handbag is Prepared and Completed

Kelly Hermes Bag is named after the actress/princess Kelly Grace. It was made by an individual craftsman for approximately 18 hours of hard work. The skin gets into the factory that is previously laid out to a perfect symmetry and ready for the magic...

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Fixing Your Sewing Stitch Problems

Sewing is a skill that has been passed down through generations, and it is still relevant today. A well-made garment can make you stand out from the crowd, and it is a source of pride for the person who made it. However, for a garment to be well-made...

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Knitting Basics – Simple Terms and Instructions.

Knitting Basics – Simple Terms and Instructions. by: Craftopoly.com Ever wanted to learn how to knit? Here are some simple descriptions of key terms that will help you get started with this “age old” new craze! To "Cast On": First you need...

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How To Quickly Design Your Own Doll Dress

It doesn’t matter what type or size doll you have, you caneasily design your own doll dresses following a few simplesteps.This article explains how to make a basic dress, that youcan then use as either a sundress, or that you can crochetdainty ruff...

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Janome ThreadBanger TB30 Sewing Machine

What happens when you cross Janome with the American Quilter's Society? You get the Janome AQS 2009 - a sewing machine with great quilting functionality. Popular at AQS shows when it was released last year, you can now find a few of these machi...

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