How to Hand Stitch a Quilt Binding with Neat Mitred Corners A steady method for preparing, attaching, folding, and hand stitching quilt binding so the … Read more →
How to Wedge Clay by Hand Before Throwing or Hand-Building Hand wedging evens moisture, improves workability, and helps remove troublesome air pockets … Read more →
How to Sew a Properly Lined Patch on a Worn Sofa Cushion A hand-sewn, layered patch reinforces worn upholstery from both sides and gives a removable … Read more →
How to Make and Use Wooden Hand-Screw Clamps Build a pair of broad-jawed wooden hand-screw clamps and learn to set them for gentle, … Read more →
How to Repair a Worn Sofa Cushion Seam by Hand A hand-sewn cushion seam lasts best when the failed stitching is closed, the strain is … Read more →
How to Make Ceramic Buttons for Handmade Garments Make a small tested batch of ceramic buttons with smooth edges, generously sized holes, and … Read more →
How to Cut a Half-Lap Joint by Hand A measured hand-tool method for laying out, sawing, paring, fitting, and correcting a clean … Read more →
How to Sew an Underarm Gusset by Hand or Machine A square or diamond underarm gusset restores reach and comfort to a close-fitting garment … Read more →
How to Make and Use a Scratch Stock for Hand-Cut Decorative Mouldings A simple wooden scratch stock and filed steel cutter can add crisp, restrained mouldings to … Read more →
How to Flatten Curled Paper Without Damaging Old Prints and Documents Flatten sound, stable paper slowly with clean interleaving, gentle pressure, and only the … Read more →
Inkle Weaving for Beginners: Make a Strong Narrow Woven Band Learn to warp and weave a plain, durable inkle band with steady tension, tidy edges, and … Read more →
How to Make and Use a Story Stick for Accurate Woodworking A story stick lets you transfer the actual dimensions of a project directly from one part to … Read more →
How to Make a Four-Flap Portfolio for Loose Drawings and Prints Make a sturdy, archival-minded four-flap portfolio from bookboard and paper to protect loose … Read more →
How to Set Copper Rivets and Burrs in Leather by Hand A careful hand-setting method for copper rivets and burrs, from choosing the hole and rivet … Read more →
How to Plane a Board Square by Hand A steady hand-plane sequence for turning rough timber into a flat, square, and accurately … Read more →
How to Make a Fabric-Covered Pin Cushion from Scraps Make a firm, hand-sewn dome pin cushion from small linen or cotton scraps, with a lined … Read more →
How to Work Padded Satin Stitch for Raised Embroidery Padded satin stitch uses a firm stitched foundation beneath a smooth surface layer to give … Read more →
How to Make and Use a Traditional Wooden Plane Stop A low wooden plane stop holds boards against the bench for steady face and edge planing … Read more →
