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	<title>SewCity.com - Sewing, quilting, sewing education, embroidery, fabric, patterns and more! &#187; How To Guidelines</title>
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		<title>How to Gather: a basic sewing tutorial</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2011/04/how-to-gather-a-basic-sewing-tutorial/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many articles of clothing that you sew call for ruffles. There might be ruffles on the sleeves, on a men&#8217;s dress shirt, or, most commonly, on a long tiered skirt. In order to stitch fabric so that it creates ruffles, it&#8217;s necessary to gather the edge to create ruffles and have it ease evenly and smoothly into any area of the [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Tips on How to Choose Sewing Machine Needles</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing needles foryour sewing machine may seem like an easy task that doesn&#8217;t take a lot of thought. In actuality, sewing machine needles need to be chosen on a project-by-project basis, with the weight and texture of your fabric in mind. Some people prefer to stick with the universally stock sized needles that come with [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Sew Plaid Fabric</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2011/04/how-to-sew-plaid-fabric/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plaid and patterned fabrics are once again gaining popularity. As we all know, matching fabrics is a thankless job. This means that if you are going to sew with either plaid or a patterned fabric then you need to learn how to match-up the fabric so your resulting project looks the best it possibly can. [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Alter a Sofa Slipcover</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that pulling a slipcover over the top of an old or worn couch is a low-cost way to redecorate your furnishings. However, quite often you have a funky shaped sofa and need to do a few alterations. Slipcovers are available for purchase at stores that sell home furnishing products, or you can [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Tips on How to Design Your Own Sewing Room</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2011/04/top-tips-on-how-to-design-your-own-sewing-room/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning to create your own room but not sure where to start when designing your own sewing room? While many a seamstress has dreamed of designing their own sewing room, few really get the opportunity to create their own crafty space where they can work uninterrupted. For many of us, having a sewing room is a [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips on How to Design Your Own Wedding Dress</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/10/how-to-design-your-own-wedding-dress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think the local boutiques and malls do not have wedding dresses of your choice, then here are some ways you can design your own wedding dress and find patterns that flatter your personality in the best way possible. Every bride wants to look her best when it comes to the [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Cut Out Plaid Fabric Patterns</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/10/how-to-cut-out-plaid-fabric-patterns/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/10/how-to-cut-out-plaid-fabric-patterns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making a plaid garment with matching seams is easier than it might seem. It takes a little more time and a little more fabric than usual, but it is not difficult. The key is in the pattern notches. 1: Choose one end of your length of fabric to be the top. 2: Orient all your pattern pieces [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a T-Shirt Dress</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/05/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 03:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In tune with the latest fashion and trends, school-age girls can be fastidious and finicky when it comes to clothes selection, especially on the first few days of the new school year. To keep costs down and to satisfy these chic-conscious youngsters, Carol&#8217;s adorable yet stylish T-shirt dress can be made by simply attaching a [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on how to sew and care for satin</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/tips-on-how-to-sew-and-care-for-satin/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.sewcity.com/2010/04/tips-on-how-to-sew-and-care-for-satin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you are ready to begin cutting your satin, you will want to use your sharpest set of shears. It is suggested that you take your scissors in to be sharpened before cutting your satin out, otherwise you run the danger of snagging the fabric or causing threads to pull, thus marring the surface. When you [...] [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Tips for being Prepared for Sewing</title>
		<link>http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/11/top-tips-for-being-prepared-for-sewing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Be prepared Gather and purchase all of the supplies necessary to complete your sewing or craft project ahead of time. Having to stop in the middle of the project in order to run out and get a forgotten essential item is time consuming and irritating. 2. Check the threading of your sewing machine Double check the threading [...] [...]]]></description>
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