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How to Sew with Sequin-Covered Fabric

How to Sew with Sequin-Covered Fabric

Learn techniques for keeping you sane when working with sequin-covered fabric.

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Learn the Secret Strength of Organza

Learn the Secret Strength of Organza

Add invisible, weightless support and strength with silk organza.

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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

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Chiffon may create gorgeous garments, but it's also rather tricky to sew. Following are a few tips and tricks to tame this fluid fabric.

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Shibori Design on Silk

Shibori Design on Silk

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A simple form of Shibori using plastic, paint brush, straws, eye droppers, small cups, several colors of dye-na-flow, thread, string, 1 yard light weight silk fabric and kosher salt. Fold fabric in...

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Samplings of Weft Knit and Warp Knit Fabrics

Samplings of Weft Knit and Warp Knit Fabrics

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More examples of weft knit and warp knit fabrics:Take a look at a few common types of readily available knits.

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Bias 101

Bias 101

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Master the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments with a simple style and foolproof fabric.

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A Primer on Sewing Knits

A Primer on Sewing Knits

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A guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear

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Video: Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics

Video: Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics

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Before cutting, the crossgrain and the lengthwise grain need to be ruler straight. In this video, fashion designer Sarah Veblen demonstrates the technique.

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