Can You Bleach Wool? (How to Bleach Wool Without Ruining It)
Wool is good for many things. It enhances your appearance, it keeps you warm and it is a natural fiber that is renewable as long as there are enough of the right animals in the world. Wearing wool at the
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71 Sewing Terms Explained (Sewing Terminology Vocabulary)
When you are new to sewing, it is like entering another country. The language used by experienced sewers may sound like English but those words have a totally different meaning behind them. The best thing
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Does Polyester Fade in the Sun? When Washed? How to Fade It
Like wrinkles and shrinking, fading is an issue when it comes to fabrics. There are those that do fade in the sun and those that don’t. Some fabrics even come with their own version of sunscreen so that
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Does Wool Stretch? (How to Stretch a Wool Hat or Sweater)
When it comes to the holiday season, it is always a good idea to wear a fabric that has a little stretch to it. That way when you indulge in those delicious meals and pastries you will still feel comfortable
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Different Types Of Shirts and Their Names (The Ultimate List)
There is a shirt for all occasions. That is one thing you do not have to worry about. In fact, there are so many shirt categories and styles that you can be creative and think outside the box then wear
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51 Funny Sewing Puns And Jokes (Knitting, Quilting, Yarn)
The following should keep you in stitches. A bad pun, we know, but at least it has you smiling. As well the many sewing, knitting, quilting and yarn puns and jokes we have assembled here. One word of
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Difference Between Button-up and Button-down Shirt (Tips)
As one fashion person put it, button-up shirts are not necessarily button-down shirts but button-down shirts are button-up shirts. Some times the different fashion terms just do not accurately describe
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How to Fix a Broken Zipper Pull (Replace a Zipper Pull Tips)
The history of the zipper can be traced back to 1851 when Elias Howe Jr. received a patent for an “automatic, continuous clothing closure.” It has pretty much remained the same over the last hundred
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How Much Fabric For a Dress? (Wedding, Prom, Slip, Wrap)
Determining the amount of fabric you need for a dress is never an easy guess. You may often find that you bought too little and you have to head back to the store. Here is a guide to how much fabric you
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How Many Yards On a Bolt of Fabric? (Fabric Bolt Dimensions)
If you have ever been to a fabric store, then you must have seen fabrics being sold in bolts. Generally, the stores separate the fabrics by solids, patterns, felts, wool, silks, laces, and so on. It is
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