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	<title>SEW-lutions Blog from Sewing.org &#187; General Information</title>
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		<title>Racks for storing spools of thread</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/11/racks-for-storing-spools-of-thread/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SCAJanice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where can I find the wall mounted thread storage racks seen in the My Sewing and Craft Room photos?
This question comes up quite often so we thought we&#8217;d share some storage options. The Mega Rack II provides for substantial storage. This wooden rack holds up to 120 spools and can be free standing or wall [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Sewing Month Reuse, Remake, Restyle Contest Winners</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/11/national-sewing-month-reuse-remake-restyle-contest-winners/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/11/national-sewing-month-reuse-remake-restyle-contest-winners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SCAJanice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The entries we received for the Reuse, Remake, Restyle contest for National Sewing Month were just amazing. Reviewing the photos and reading the stories felt like watching our very own version of Project Runway. The talent, the creativity, the IDEAS! We&#8217;ve created an online gallery of all the submissions, along with the descriptions submitted with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zipper Shortening, Tapered Pants Legs and Skirt Hems</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/10/zipper-shortening-tapered-pants-legs-and-skirt-hems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do I shorten a zipper?
Most zippers can be shortened in one of two ways. If it&#8217;s an open-top zipper (like a separating jacket zipper), simply extend the excess length into the upper seamline, then trim after the zipper is inserted. Leave about 1/2&#8243; of zipper tape beyond the upper seamline. To reinforce and be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Terry Cloth Loops, Frogs and Skipped Stitches</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/10/terry-cloth-loops-frogs-and-skipped-stitches/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/10/terry-cloth-loops-frogs-and-skipped-stitches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Questions du jour and some answers:
How do I repair terry cloth loops? Can I just cut them?
It&#8217;s best not to simply cut the snagged loops as they may unravel more and leave holes in your garment. Visit the notions counter at you favorite fabric store and look of a knit repair tool. The tool has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Quilt Market 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/10/fall-quilt-market-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each fall quilt shop owners descend upon Houston, Texas for the extravaganza of the season&#8211;Quilt Market. They come to buy things that they later sell to us in their stores. As a writer, I&#8217;m allowed in to look for new products and network with the various companies in attendance, so I can share their news with you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top DIY Halloween Costumes for 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/10/top-diy-halloween-costumes-for-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SCAJanice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Halloween is the one time of year when it&#8217;s socially acceptable &#8211; and expected &#8211; to wear something totally over-the-top, absolutely ridiculous, or perfectly funny. Sewers and crafters of all skill levels can take advantage of this opportunity to create a costume for their own inner child, whether it&#8217;s a fairy princess or a swashbucklin&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Repairing Sheers, Cleaning Irons</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/repairing-sheers-cleaning-irons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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How do I repair a tear in a sheer fabric?
Fixing rips in sheers can be tricky and it&#8217;s inevitable that it won&#8217;t be totally invisible, but you can get close. The easiest way is to use a  mending product like BoNash Bonding Agent, powdered fusible, to adhere the torn edges together. When the product dries, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Sewing Month contest update</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/national-sewing-month-contest-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/national-sewing-month-contest-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SCAJanice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s only 10 days left to enter the National Sewing Month Reuse, Remake, Restyle contest. We are receiving entries daily and I continue to be awed and inspired by the project pics that are coming in.  The contest ends September 30 and we&#8217;ll be picking the 3 winning entries by October 20. We&#8217;ll also be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sewing Machine Invention</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/sewing-machine-invention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/sewing-machine-invention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that September 10th is &#8220;Sew Be It&#8221; day? On this day in 1846, the sewing machine was born.
Look how far we&#8217;ve come since that great invention!
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		<title>Sewing and Crafting for Kids</title>
		<link>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/sewing-and-crafting-for-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sewing.org/scripts/blog/2009/09/sewing-and-crafting-for-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LindaG</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With National Sewing Month in full swing, one of the commitments we all make is to try to teach someone to sew, especially young people. If you&#8217;re a mom or grandmother, that&#8217;s probably an easy task for you, but if you have no children around, one needs to be a little more resourceful.
Hunt up a [...]]]></description>
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