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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
Add invisible, weightless support and strength with silk organza.
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Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial
10 commentsChiffon 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
3 commentsA 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
1 commentMore 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
5 commentsMaster the tricks of sewing bias-cut garments with a simple style and foolproof fabric.
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A Primer on Sewing Knits
9 commentsA guide for easy-to-make knit garments that look like ready-to-wear
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Video: Straightening the Grain On Fluid Fabrics
1 commentBefore 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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