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  • Close-up of a hand holding a needle and threading it through a button on fabric.

    How to sew a button

    A page on ways to sew buttons onto fabric.

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  • Close-up of folded fabric with sewing patterns on a sewing basics resource guide cover.

    Sewing machine basics

    A 30 page guide on how to use a sewing machine

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  • Line drawing of a hand sewing with a needle, illustrating sewing steps for beginners, with a list of sewing projects including pin cushion, stuffed toy, potholder, scarf, apron, tote bag, and knapsack.

    Sewing For Beginners

    A short guide that includes instructions on sewing projects for beginners

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  • Drawing of an octopus with a person's head, holding a pamphlet in each tentacle, labeled 'Pamphlet Stitch'.

    Pamphlet Stitch Zine

    A couple pages on how to stitch Zine spines and make them more durable.

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  • Graphic design for 'The Science of Sewing' by GSOSW, featuring an orange flower shape, a logo with sewing-related icons, and title text with additional program info.

    Girl Scouts Sewing Manual

    A short guide on sewing and how it can apply to local communities.

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