How to Alter a Sweater That Is Too Long or Small (Easy Tips)
T-shirts and shirts are all easy enough to alter, but what about sweaters? With most off-the-hanger options seeming to cater to the type of ‘average’ body that, in reality, is anything but average,
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What Does Satin Feel Like? (Is Satin a Warm Fabric)
Clothes need to feel right. If they are not comfortable against your skin then your day will not be as good as it could be. Finding the right fabric to wear sometimes just takes a touch from your fingers.Is
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The Jones Sewing Machine Company History (Value and Review)
History is more meaningful than you may have given it credit. The subject goes beyond dates and names of places. Studying history can provide inspiration, motivation as well as ideas on what to do with
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Does Muslin Fray and Pill? How to Use Muslin Fabric Properly
Every fabric has a right and wrong way. In sewing with, cleaning, or even wearing, there is always a right and wrong way to use fabric. Learning both ways helps you use those fabrics right and lets you
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Does Silk Keep You Warm? (How Much Warmth Does Silk Add?)
With its lustrous good looks, big price tag, and high-class appeal, silk is the very definition of luxury. But is it warm? Does silk’s function match up to its aesthetics, or is it just another case
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Troubleshooting Brother Sewing Machine (Fix & Repair Guide)
One of the problems with modern sewing machines is that many models are now computerized. They give out error messages when something is wrong, The problem is that sometimes those error messages are wrong
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What Does Silk Feel Like? (And Why Does Silk Feel so Good)
What can be more luxurious than the touch of silk against bare skin? Smooth, soft (but never slippery in the way that artificial fabrics sometimes are), silk feels like a second skin. Not all silks feel
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Can You Wash Satin? How to Wash Satin Sheets, Dress, Bonnet
Treating fabrics the right way is one way to get them to last you a long time. It is also the way to have their colors stay nice and bright for years to come. Satin is a delicate fabric so special care
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How to Alter a Coat That Is Too Big or Small (Easy Tips)
While a nice, perfectly-fitted coat can make your entire look, an ill-fitting coat, no matter how stylish or beautiful the design, can make you look unkempt and unattractive. Your coat may be too big or
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How to Wash Muslin Fabric Without Ruining It (Drying Tips)
Cleanliness is next to godliness. Or so they say and that old saying helps people work hard to keep their clothes and fabrics nice and clean. But fabrics do not all respond to the same cleaning tactics
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