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jslota

IL, US
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Just a woman re-entering the world of sewing. I used to sew simple things many years ago but then life intruded and I stopped. Now I'm jumping back in and have a great deal to learn. I own a small home business making earrings and necklaces using all natural and semi-precious stones and beads. I wanted to expand and decided to venture into combining fabric with my stones. I love the idea of mixing different arts. Could make for some very interesting items!

craft interests: embroidery, sewing, bead jewelry

Gender: Female

Member Since: 04/23/2009

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Recycling and Keeping Fabric Clean

This is a great way to recycle those zippered plastic bags that sheets and blankets come in. I've always saved them thinking I'd find a use someday. Keeping fabric in these allows the fabric to be...


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Re: Fluid Fabric Challege Chiffon Tutorial

I spray my fluid fabric with a fabric stabilizer. It makes my fabric firm enough, easy to handle and not float around when sewing or serging. Check the products to make sure it won't gum up your machine and make sure your it will be fine on the fabric you use. I've used it on polyester chiffon and silk chiffon with no problems as I can hand wash both afterwards.