Wednesday, November 4, 2009

How To Sew A Dress Shirt Collar

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Sewing a dress shirt collar can be a little confusing, especially if you've never made one before. This is one way to attach a shirt collar. I used Simplicity 4760 as a guide, though this technique can be used on any similarly styled shirt. Read more...

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Free Scarf Pattern and How To updates!

knitted yarn overs imageLeft handed knitters often have a difficult time learning to knit because the majority of knitters learn the right handed way, even if some of them write with their left hand. I had this pattern online for a while, but have since created a version that includes a left handed tutorial.


And some knitting techniques (videos) have been added to the How To list:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Mens Free Sock Pattern Now Available!

Mens Knitted SocksWe've got a new sock pattern for men online now, finally! I designed these for my dad. The cuff is a basic rib knit, and the sole of the sock is in garter stitch.

I hope you enjoy working on them as much as I did! Read more...

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

How To Make Your Own Sock Blockers

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Easy to follow instructions on how to make your own sock blockers. Forget spending all that money on retail plastic ones! We'll show you how to make yours for pocket change!

Make a set of these for your favorite knitter - great gift idea! Read more...

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sewing - How to Tie Off Your Thread

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We've had many requests to show how to tie a knot after you finish hand sewing something. For example, after you've sewn a button back on a shirt. We've updated the How To Sew By Hand - Basic Stitches article to show this tutorial.

Please pass the link along to all your non-sewing friends! You never know when you'll get stuck in a hotel with button that needs reattaching! Read more...