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Fortuny pleating?

February 18, 2021

Has anyone tried to do Fortuny pleating? Which fabric did you use for it?
Has anyone hand sewn a bias skirt in plus size in linen?

January 30, 2021

I want to try to hand sew a bias skirt in plus size in midi length. Plan to buy 100% linen. How much yardage do I buy? Any suggestion for new…
Creative ways to de-stash fabric

January 24, 2021

Like many sewers, I have lots of fabric. As I look to be creative, what ways have others used to de-stash fabric? I am not particularly interested in giving to…
Double faced silk duchess satin

January 18, 2021

I am constructing a bridal gown with double faced silk duchess satin. Due to a flaw in the original yardage, I had to order a couple extra yards for the…
Making a Jacket – what type of lining?

January 13, 2021

I am making a ladies Moto Jacket out of light Home Decor fabric, would like to know what kind of lining would be best for this fabric. the fabric is…
Metro Textiles NYC and yardage for men’s jacket

January 10, 2021

Anyone have any experience with wool from Metro Textiles NYC? And what does it mean if it says 10% cashmere on the face/90% wool? And what does Super 120 and…
How many types of Sarees in India

December 7, 2020

Hi ladies! in this topic, I would like to discuss different types of sarees, their trends, fabrics - whoa! that is an important part. Designer sarees and the fabrics which…
What are your favorite cotton fabric?

October 15, 2020

Pima?Supima?Cotton Fleece?Organic cotton?
Please help me find this fabric

October 7, 2020

I’ve searched & searched & can not find this. It comes in several colors. Anyone know the source?
Please help me find this fabric!

October 7, 2020

I’ve searched & searches & can not find this. It comes in several colors. Anyone know the source?

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Fabric Guidance Archives - Page 3 of 5

Fortuny pleating?

Has anyone hand sewn a bias skirt in plus size in linen?

Creative ways to de-stash fabric

Double faced silk duchess satin

Making a Jacket – what type of lining?

Metro Textiles NYC and yardage for men’s jacket

How many types of Sarees in India

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Fortuny pleating?

Has anyone hand sewn a bias skirt in plus size in linen?

Creative ways to de-stash fabric

Double faced silk duchess satin

Making a Jacket – what type of lining?

Metro Textiles NYC and yardage for men’s jacket

How many types of Sarees in India

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