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Candlemaking tips – make your own moulds

Household items such as empty milk and drink cartons and left over pieces of plumbing pipe make excellent candle moulds. Make sure one end is securely closed so that no molten wax escapes when it is...
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Candlemaking tips – beeswax candles

Beeswax sheets stick to themselves so, when making rolled beeswax candles, use cookie cutters to make decorative shapes, then press them to the surface of your...
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Sewing tips – shoulder pads

Stitch old shoulder pads to both ends of fabric-covered coat-hangers to help your jackets and dresses hang beautifully and keep in good...
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Sewing tips – sew your own stationery

Make use of the wonderful range of fancy stitches featured on many sewing machines by stitching onto paper and envelope flaps to create your own personalised...
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Sewing tips – non-slip pedal

Place your sewing machine pedal on a non-slip bathmat or rug with a non-slip backing. This way the pedal will never move away when you're...
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Sewing tips – better buttonholes

Apply sticky tape to the areas where you require buttonholes in a garment. The tape not only marks the position, but holds the fabric firm. Work the buttonholes over the tape, then remove it when...
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Sewing tips – sewing-box suggestion

Fishing tackle boxes make excellent sewing boxes, as there are plenty of compartments for storing everything from thread and bobbins to unpickers and needles. Label each of the different compartment...
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Sewing tips – how to store patterns

Store paper sewing patterns that won't fit back inside their paper envelopes in snap-lock bags. This way you can ensure your pattern pieces will not be...
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Sewing tips – perfect pleats

Use sticky tape to hold pleats or tucks in place when sewing. Stitch through the tape, then remove it to create perfect results every...
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Sewing tips – cutting patterns

When cutting out sewing patterns, always remember to cut around all the markings so you can stitch the pieces together accurately. Cutting corners in the preparation will only result in an inferior...