Satin is such a beautiful, luxurious fabric, which is why it’s often chosen for formal wear and home furnishings. Unfortunately, it can be hard to sew sometimes because it’s relatively slippery and lightweight. Luckily there are some easy solutions to satin sewing issues! To better understand this fabric, let’s discuss the types, how to sew ...
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If you’re new to sewing and have found yourself asking how much of a difference prewashing really makes, you’re in the right place. We’re here to break down why you should prewash your fabric, what fabrics can skip the washing machine, and if this same rule applies to quilters. Plus, we’ll also cover some potential ...
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Fleece fabric is a popular choice due to the affordability, wide variety of colors and patterns available, and the softness and warmth it provides. This makes it the perfect material to use for creating sweatshirts, blankets, mittens, and more! Follow this article to learn about the proper sewing machine settings, supplies, and tools to use ...
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If you’re new to sewing, buckle up! We’re going to take you on an exciting tour of clothing fasteners that you need to know about. Our handy beginner sewing guide will break down the different types of common fasteners you’ll find in clothing, shoes and accessories, so that you can give your sewing projects a ...
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Instead of dropping major bucks for a trendy pair of jeans, why not DIY your own for next to nothing? Designer Mary Beth Temple shows you how to update a pair of jeans by adding fabric flares in her newest article! We've been seeing flared jeans all over the runway, so Mary Beth is here ...
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Hello again, thrifty sewists and quilters! We know how much our readers enjoy our Thrifty Sewist’s Guide series, which is why we’re so excited to share our budget-friendly guide to finding and buying sewing and quilting books. If you love flipping through the glossy pages of a new pattern book but hate spending a fortune ...
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Have you ever wanted to sew your own swimsuit but weren’t sure where to begin? It’s not a very common garment to make, and the fabrics used for making swimsuits can sometimes be hard to sew. They tend to be slippery and stretchy, as well as easily damaged by pins. In this article, we will ...
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There are two ways to work a mitered corner – the quick method, which involves just pressing and topstitching the fabric edges down, or the full, self-turned method, in which the edges are also stitched together before being mitered. Today we’ll be showing you how to work the full method, as this creates a much ...
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Stretch fabrics are popular and versatile due to their comfort and ease in sewing. They are used for all kinds of garments, from athleisure clothing to accessories and even sleepwear. Fabric that stretches can be purchased at sewing supply and craft shops and comes in endless colors and patterns. If you’ve ever wondered how to ...
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