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What you need to sew a seam

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Machine, pins and iron.

What you needBeginner
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sewing supplies you need to start | WITHWENDY (11:20)
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Sources

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  1. Makyla Creates: How to sew a plain and open seam
  2. Jimmy Kuehnle (whatmakeart.com): Sew a plain seam
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