11 essential sewing tools

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Eleven essential sewing tools, which can be purchased in less than $60, are listed, including chalk, 18-inch grid ruler and seam ripper. It is suggested that these sewing essentials must be kept in a designated container so that they do not get misplaced.

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The unsung tools: sewing templates

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The cutting and sewing of garment patterns can be improved by using templates. Straight templates are used in pressing fabrics that will be topstitched. Similarly, accurate curved patterns requires the use of templates.

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Slipcover a side chair, dressmaker-style

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The use of a slipcover in interior decoration to change styles or colour themes is easy, particularly if you can sew. Techniques for making a simple pattern using muslin and then sewing the slipcover are presented.

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