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How to Use Fray Check on Ribbon, Yarn, Elastic and More…

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/ By James V.

Sewing stitches can take time. That is why you want a great backup option to help you cut down on your work and make it go faster. Applying liquid sealant is a great option to spending time sewing stitches.

One-Step Buttonhole vs Four-Step: What Is The Difference?

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/ By James V.

Making sewing easier is what sewing machines are all about. They come with some unique features as well as a myriad of stitch patterns, and other functions. All these features are built into the machine

Fray Check Alternative: What Can I Use Instead of Fray Check?

Fraying is always a concern. That's why there are many companies out there trying to produce good products that help you stop fraying when you are sewing. Loose threads can be a pain to handle but if you

What is Auto-Tension on a Sewing Machine? (Machines List)

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/ By James V.

It all depends on how you want to do your sewing. Many computerized machines do just about everything for you and take all the fun out of sewing. Being old-fashioned and doing many of the tasks yourself

How to Fix a Warped Tupperware Lid (Fixing Common Problems)

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/ By James V.

Tupperware has been around forever. Most likely you are related to someone who has owned or sold Tupperware products. Unfortunately, the plastic used by this company is not perfect. It has its own set

Jello Package Sizes: How Many Ounces Is a Small Box of Jello?

Everyone loves Jello. But most people do not go as far as Utah has in its love for this flavored dessert. The state has made Jello its official state snack and even used it in one of its 2002 Olympic souvenir

Rhubarb Weight: How Many Cups of Rhubarb in a Pound?

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/ By James V.

While a pound of feathers is the same weight as a pound of cheese, it takes far more feathers to reach that level than it does cheese pieces. Even with fruit, the amount needed to make a pound varies due

Virtual Graph Paper: Finding Online Interactive Graph Paper

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/ By James V.

Your math days are coming back to haunt you. How many people remember those math classes where you had to make calculations then chart them on graph paper? Those math days have not gone away as you now

Sewing vs Embroidery Thread: Are They The Same? (Difference)

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/ By James V.

Without thread, all you have are a few pieces of cut fabric and no good way to put them all together. But not thread is thread, there are subtle differences in different types so that any sewer can make

How Many Fat Quarters in a Yard? (Fat Quarter In Inches/Cm)

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/ By James V.

Just like it is with making any clothing item, you need to measure accurately to make sure the item fits the person or the bed it is made for. When you come across new terms like fat quarters you need

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