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Sources for Chic, New Eco Fabrics

Learn how to sew greener with these alternative fabrics.

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Bias 101

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

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Video: A Visit to a Fabric Store

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A guided tour for new sewers reveals a fabric store that has a lot more than just fabric.

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Pipe-Wrapping Technique for Dyeing Fabric

You can create exciting patterns by wrapping loose folds of fabric around a pipe and tying it with string.

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Wrap-and-Dip Technique for Dyeing Fabric

Wrapping with string protects parts of the fabric surface from contact with the bleach, creating a tie-dye effect.

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Resist-and-Spray Technique for Dyeing Fabric

For a lovely patterned effect, place flat, detailed objects on a piece of fabric, then spray on a bleach solution.

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Dyeing with Bleach

Lois Ericson shows you how to create uniquely colored and patterened fabrics with ordinary household bleach.

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Seam Finishes for Silks

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Tame the slinkiest of fabrics with these finishing techniques: French seam, double zigzag, turned and stitched seam, Hong Kong seam, and serged seam.

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Discover the Indian Sari

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The Indian sari is an ancient and classic fashion. Sari fabrics range from sheers to heavy silks and wonderful handwoven cottons, so they can be adapted for many uses in modern sewing as well.

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Online Fabric Shopping: A List of Resources

Browse some of the finest fabric shops on the continent-from the comfort of your own home.

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