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What Oeko-Tex Fabric Certification Means

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Sewing Thread Style, Finish, and Weight

There's a lot to know about thread beyond its color. Learn how to decide which weight, finish, and style is best for your sewing projects.
What Makes a Fabric? Assessing the Qualities of Textiles

Ingredients and structure make each fabric unique.
Design Your Own Cutting Table

Your back will thank you for a tabletop set at a comfortable height.
A Guide to Indispensable Elastics for Garment Sewing

Learn about some of the many types of elastics with a chart that details their characteristics, uses, and applications. Then walk through the steps to applying elastics three different ways.

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