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Inside and Outside Curves — Simplified

By: Marcy Tilton | 15 Sep. 2021 | Tips | Curves

Here is a simple technique for sewing concave and convex curves together. I'm working with lining; two opposite sides to sew ...

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VIDEO QUICK TIP

Easy Peasy Drawstring

By: Marcy Tilton | 22 Jun. 2021 | Tips | Drawstring

Marcy Tilton and Gwen Spencer share a super simple and quick way to make a drawstring, step-by-step. No more stitching and ...

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VIDEO QUICK TIP

How To Add Shirring To A Garment

By: Marcy Tilton | 22 Jun. 2021 | Tips | Tutorial Video Shirring

Shirring is a sewing and decoration technique for adding two or more rows of gathers to garments, usually at the sleeve, a ...

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to sew a curved hem in a knit

By: Marcy Tilton | 14 Jun. 2021 | Tips | V9272

Marcy Tilton and Gwen Spencer show how to make a quick easy clean finish on a curved hem in a knit as used in the godet detail ...

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SEWING TIPS

Sewing Geek Weekend — Pattern Prototype, Jacket Design & Cozy Throw

By: Marcy Tilton | 04 Jun. 2021 | Tips | Design Jacket Prototype Silk Video Cashmere

Making a Vogue Pattern Prototype with Gwen & Marcy — When it is time to get down to business and sew the ...

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SEWING TIPS

Marcy and Gwen's Sewing Nerd Tips

By: Marcy Tilton | 03 Jun. 2021 | Tips | Gwen Spencer Video

Marcy Tilton and Gwen Spencer, self proclaimed sewing-geeks share their passion for all things sewing. Filmed during one of ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton gives tips on stable sewing with mesh, lace and net.
SEWING TIPS

Stable sewing with mesh, lace and net

By: Marcy Tilton | 23 Apr. 2021 | Tips | Mesh Net Totally Stable V8975 Lace

Stitching over the open spaces in lace and mesh could cause problems. Totally Stable to the rescue.

  • While you ...
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Marcy Tilton answers the two most common questions about buying fabric.
FABRIC TIPS

Two Most Asked Questions About Fabrics

By: Marcy Tilton | 22 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Fabric Pre-Treating Cleaning

How Much to Buy? How to Pre-Treat and Clean? There is no 'magic bullet' answer to either question but there are simple guidelines ...

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Marcy Tilton's tips for sewing with mesh knit and lace fabrics.
SEWING TIPS

Sewing with Mesh Knits and Laces

By: Marcy Tilton | 19 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Lace Mesh Knits

True confessions...I don’t do a thing to these fabrics before sewing. If I DID, I’d pre-treat by dipping in warm water and ...

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Marcy Tilton demonstrates how to make the perfect button hole.
VIDEO TUTORIAL

The Fearless Buttonhole Secret

By: Marcy Tilton | 18 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Video Tutorial Button Holes

Join me as I demonstrate how to make the perfect buttonhole. There are a few steps to the process, but if you do it right, ...

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Vogue Patterns designer Marcy Tilton  shares simple secrets for cutting a stripe knit fabric on the bias.
VIDEO TUTORIAL

How to Cut Stripe Knit Fabric on the Bias

By: Marcy Tilton | 17 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Knits Stripes V9057 Bias

In this video I use Vogue Pattern 9057 to share simple secrets for cutting a stripe knit fabric on the bias. I'm making my ...

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Treating, cutting and sewing tips for silk from Vogue Patterns designer Marcy Tilton.
SEWING TIPS

Working with Silk

By: Marcy Tilton | 10 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Silk

Pre-treating

  • Silks are washable, but always test a swatch first to be sure you like the results.
  • To ...
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Learn how to make garments with panel prints with Butterick fashion designer Katherine Tilton.
PANEL PRINTS

Playing With Panel Prints — It’s All In the Cut

By: Katherine Tilton | 09 Mar. 2021 | Tips | Prints Panels

Panel prints have become a darling of the fashion world, so more and more are available to sewists. The obvious and simple ...

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