Working with Embellished Fabrics, Part 2

In Susan Khalje's previous post, "Working with Heavily Embellished Fabrics, Part 1," she shared how to plan and start with fabric encrusted with beads, sequins and embroidery. This post picks up after the side seams on a simple skirt are completed. In Part 2, she shows you how to stabilize the heavy fabric, sew in the zipper, use a facing for the hem, sew and place the lining, stitch the lining securely, and add a finishing touch.

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