Is Neoprene Breathable? (Does Neoprene Make You Sweat?)
Not everything has to be breathable unless you live in one of those one-season areas of the world. Then every fabric you wear should be breathable. Breathability is just one criteria upon which to judge
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Does Neoprene Stretch Over Time or When Wet? (How To Do It)
There are those situations where you haven’t worn a pair of pants for a while and when you put them on and stretch a little you hear the sound of a rip in the wrong spot. Some stretch is okay but stretchy
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How to Alter a Blouse to Make It Bigger or Smaller Easily
A blouse that’s too big, too small, too wide, or too narrow is no friend to man nor beast. But providing you have a few hours to spare and know your way around a sewing needle (or better still, have
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Can You Bleach Polyester? (How To Bleach Polyester Safely)
It is always touch and go when you use bleach as a cleaner to get tough stains out or as a whitener. Some fabrics respond well to bleach’s touch but others do not like the chemicals used in chlorine
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Is Modal Fabric Breathable? (Modal Fabric Pros and Cons)
The hot weather doesn’t always stop at the end of August. For some people, the need to wear breathable fabrics continues for another month. Finding the most comfortable and appealing material that breathes
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10 Sew Christmas Gift Ideas (Sew Christmas Stocking Pattern)
Its never too early to start your Christmas sewing projects. To get them done right you need to do them before your other Christmas duties take over and crowd your free time. There is no law stating you
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How to Clean Nylon Stains (Remove Grease Stain From Nylon)
Cleaning fabrics is another time consuming and boring chore. But it has to be done. Unfortunately, not all fabrics can be cleaned the same way. Synthetics are usually easier to clean than natural fabrics
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Does Nylon Fade in the Sun? (How to Restore Faded Nylon)
The sun is good. It brings health, light, warmth but it also has a dark side to it. Its UV and other rays tend to discolor or fade fabrics. That is not a good thing when you want your favorite clothes
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How to Sew Nylon Webbing By Hand (Size Needle and Thread)
Just because there are sewing machines, doesn't mean that sewing by hand is obsolete. Sometimes hand sewing is the best way to go as there is nothing to break down and you do not normally lose your thread.
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Does Nylon Fray When Cut? (How To Finish Nylon Webbing)
Cutting fabric may seem like an easy task to do but once you cut the material then you are faced with the fabric’s ability to fray. Fraying is not the end of the world and a few simple maneuvers can
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