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Sewing Projects Fabric Pocket Bookmark Sew a slim fabric bookmark with a small pocket for a note or page tab. Test the seam allowance and…

Hand Embroidery Botanical Monogram Embroidery Hoop Plan a hand-embroidered monogram with a small leaf border. Choose stable fabric, keep it taut in the hoop and test…

Guides

Sewing Projects How to Read a Sewing Pattern Before Cutting Fabric Check the finished measurements, fabric layout, grainline and seam allowance before cutting. A paper layout or test piece can catch sizing and placement mistakes…

Hand Embroidery How to Prepare Fabric and an Embroidery Hoop Choose stable fabric for the stitch style, leave a margin around the design and tighten the hoop without stretching the weave out of shape.