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Running stitch and its variations
Running stitch and its variations. A list of best-known and most widely used variations of the running stitch.
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Embroidery Techniques and stitches
Difference between Blanket and Buttonhole stitches
The names of the Blanket and Buttonhole stitches are often used interchangeably, but in reality, these two are different stitches. Let’s learn what is the difference
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Embroidery projects
Hand embroidered zipper pouch from fabric scraps. DIY Tutorial
Learn how to embroider and sew a zipper pouch from fabric remnants
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Embroidery projects
Scented sachets with a floral embroidery DIY tutorial
How to embroider and sew fabric bags for home scents. Free pdf pattern download included Spring is in the air,
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Embroidery Tools and materials
How to clean pattern transfer marks from fabric
Learn how to erase pencil, friction pen, tailor’s chalk, water soluble pen, and carbon paper marks from fabric In my
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Embroidery Tools and materials
How to transfer embroidery pattern with tissue paper
Pattern transfer with tissue paper. Lean a simple method to to transfer embroidery patterns to dark or dense fabric
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