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Use dry soap to mark fabric
If you don’t have chalk or an erasable marker on hand, a simple bar of dry soap can do the trick. It leaves a visible mark that disappears in the wash, without staining your fabric. Clever and economical!
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Reinforce your seams with backstitching
To prevent your seams from unraveling over time , finish each row of stitches with a backstitch of a few inches. This technique, called backstitching, adds strength to your clothing and textile creations.
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Position your pins diagonally
Placing pins at an angle instead of perpendicular to the seam helps the fabric stay in place better and reduces slippage . It also makes them easier to remove when sewing, preventing shifts and unevenness .
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Tie strong knots effortlessly
An old trick is to wrap the thread around the needle several times before pulling, forming a strong, tight knot . This helps prevent the thread from unraveling in the first wash and ensures a clean, crisp finish.
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Turn the safety pin hole around
Did you know that the small hole at the end of a safety pin has a very practical purpose? It allows you to thread a thread or a small cord through it to more easily guide an elastic band or ribbon into a casing (such as the waistband of pants or a skirt). By securely attaching the thread to the hole, you gain precision and prevent the pin from slipping inside the fabric. A discreet detail, but terribly useful!
