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Threading the Needle: Match the Sewing Snafus to Their Fixes

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Meet the Machine (and Stop Being Scared of It) — check yourself1 of 11

When you're looking at your machine for the first time and feeling a little overwhelmed, what's the one thing you absolutely have to identify before you do anything else?

Tension, Needles, and Why Your Stitch Looks Bad — check yourself1 of 10

You're looking at a seam you just stitched. The top looks perfect, but the underside has loops of thread. What's the most likely culprit?

When the Machine Jams (Fix It Yourself) — check yourself1 of 11

You're sewing along and suddenly everything stops. You lift the presser foot and find a tangled mess of thread underneath the fabric. What's the most likely cause of this "bird's nest"?

Working With Denim — check yourself1 of 11

You're about to cut down a pair of old Levi's into shorts. Why does denim forgive mistakes better than a lot of other fabrics?

Reworking Shirts — check yourself1 of 10

When you're taking in a shirt at the side seams, what's the first thing you should do before you even thread the machine?

Putting It Together — check yourself1 of 11

When you're planning a restyle project using clothes you already own, what's the first thing you should check?