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tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

September 10, 2023

I'm about to sew with Liberty Tana Lawn for the first time. Looking for advice on pre-washing (yes or no), thread, stitch length, pressing and any other tips. Thanks in…
Quality Underwear Elastic

March 26, 2023

I am unable to find high quality elastic for use on underwear in any of my local fabric stores. Nothing I've found lasts more than a couple of months, and…
Fabric help

June 2, 2022

On the cover of the Summer 2022 issue is a picture of a gorgeous yellow dress with a cutout lace piece on top. Where do I find this? And what…
Tonronto fabric shopping today

May 11, 2022

I'm going to Toronto in July, and I'd like suggestions on good apparel fabric stores. There are posts on "Theads" from 2002, but every 20 years matters! What would you…
Denim smell

May 11, 2022

Denim fabric seems permeated now with an awful smell. Even soaked overnight in a strong vinegar solution, it doesn’t come out. Is there any way to get it out? I’ve…
Can you identify this fabric?

April 26, 2022

Can anyone identify this pattern? It’s a Beautiful linen…I inherited drapes and upholstered chairs out of this and would love to know what it is! :)
Very Large Yo-Yo’s

April 25, 2022

A few years ago, I bought an unfinished quilt from a thrift store made with yo-y0's. The creator of the quilt used 8 inch circles of fabric for the yo-yo's. …
Diiferent Types Of Fabrics

March 20, 2022

Popular types of fabrics used to make projectsinformation from houseoffabrics.net
Abstract rayon challis

March 12, 2022

I am trying to find a great print in rayon challis to make a mid length duster. Something abstract and with vibrant color.
waterproof fabric?

January 29, 2022

HI WHAT ARE GOOD WATERPROOF Fabric and vinyl fabrics, and where do i buy them online?any advice is welcome; i'm in the "pacific northwest" and it would help my shopping…

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tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

Quality Underwear Elastic

Fabric help

Tonronto fabric shopping today

Denim smell

Can you identify this fabric?

Very Large Yo-Yo’s

Diiferent Types Of Fabrics

Abstract rayon challis

waterproof fabric?

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tips for sewing Liberty Tana Lawn

Quality Underwear Elastic

Fabric help

Tonronto fabric shopping today

Denim smell

Can you identify this fabric?

Very Large Yo-Yo’s

Diiferent Types Of Fabrics

Abstract rayon challis

waterproof fabric?

Threads Magazine

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

Autumn 2023 Styles, Colors, and Fabrics

Threads/ASDP: Past to Present Challenge

Tales in Textiles | Letter from the Editor

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